Halibut Soup

15 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
  • 1/2 pound chorizo or andouille sausage
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled, cut in half lengthwise, then sliced into half-moons
  • 1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup dry white wine (3 or 4 glugs)
  • 1 quart chicken stock or broth
  • 1 15-ounce can hominy
  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh halibut, cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, then sliced into half-moons
  • 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves (a generous handful), chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
  • Juice of 1 lime

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat a large soup pot over medium-high heat with the EVOO (twice around the pan).
  2. 2
    Remove the sausage casings and slice the sausage thinly.
  3. 3
    Add the sliced sausage to the pot and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes.
  4. 4
    Add the onions, carrots, poblanos, and garlic, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.
  5. 5
    Add the white wine and cook for 3 minutes.
  6. 6
    Add the chicken stock, bring up to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes.
  7. 7
    You want the soup to be at a gentle simmer before you add the fish so, if necessary, turn the heat down a little.
  8. 8
    Add the hominy, halibut, and zucchini.
  9. 9
    Gently simmer for 5 minutes.
  10. 10
    Finish the soup with the parsley, cilantro (if using), and lime juice.

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