West Country fish stew with cider
Chunks of white fish and mussels in a light cider and tomato broth with potatoes, ready in under an hour.
- Time45 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.17 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pan and soften the onion and fennel for 8 minutes. Add the garlic for 1 minute.
8 min - 2
Pour in the cider and let it bubble for 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, stock and potatoes.
3 min - 3
Simmer for 15 minutes until the potatoes are nearly tender.
15 min - 4
Add the cod and mussels, cover and cook for 5 minutes until the mussels open and the fish is just cooked. Throw away any mussels that stay shut.
5 min - 5
Stir in the parsley and season with black pepper. Serve in deep bowls with crusty bread.
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