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October 2017

Monkfish and Cauliflower Chowder

By Brad Leone

4.3

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Alex Lau

The small bits of cauliflower gives the chowder broth a nice clean thickness.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

1

medium head of cauliflower

¼

cup olive oil, plus more

2

medium leeks, white and pale-green parts only, sliced into ¼-inch-thick rounds

4

garlic cloves, thinly sliced

2

14.5-ounce cans cherry tomatoes

1

cup low-sodium chicken broth

1½

pounds monkfish or cod, cut into 1–2-inch pieces

¼

cup chopped pitted green olives

¼

cup tarragon leaves

Baguette (for serving)

Need to make a substitution?

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Remove leaves from cauliflower and cut head in half. Coarsely chop 1 half, then pulse in a food processor until a fine crumble forms. Break remaining cauliflower into small florets.

    Step 2

    Heat ¼ cup oil in a medium pot over medium-high. Cook leeks, tossing often, until softened, about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Mix in garlic and all of the cauliflower. Add tomatoes and broth and use a wooden spoon to crush some of the tomatoes. Bring mixture to a simmer, then add monkfish, olives, and tarragon; season with salt and pepper. Return to a simmer; cover pot and cook, stirring often, until flavors soften and blend together, about 20 minutes. Season with more salt and pepper if needed.

    Step 3

    Ladle chowder into bowls, drizzle with more oil, and grind some pepper over. Serve with bread for dunking.

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