Portuguese fish stew

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tsp sweet paprika
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1 1/2 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 2 cups water
• 1 1/2 lb cod fillets, cut into large pieces
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 loaf crusty bread
• Salt

Steps

1. Heat the oil in a wide pot over medium heat. Cook the onion and bell pepper for 6 minutes, until soft.
2. Add the garlic, bay leaf and paprika and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add the tomatoes, wine, potatoes, water and 1 tsp salt. Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until the potatoes are almost tender.
4. Season the fish with salt and lay it on top of the potatoes. Wash your hands.
5. Cover and simmer gently for 8 to 10 minutes, until the fish flakes easily (145 °F inside).
6. Take out the bay leaf, sprinkle with parsley and serve with the bread.