Cod stew with potatoes

Makes 4 servings

4 medium all purpose potatoes, peeled and chunked
3 onions, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
8 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tsp dried thyme leaves
1/2 tsp salt
1 bay leaf
1 1/4 lb cod fillets, cut it 2" chunks
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp pepper

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the potatoes, onions, celery, bell pepper, garlic, thyme, salt and bay leaf with 4 cups of water; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let simmer, covered, until the potatoes are just tender, 15-20 minutes. Transfer 2 cups of the veg and about 1 cup of the liquid to a food processor and puree.
2. Return the puree to the sauce pan and bring to a simmer. Add the cod; cook until just opagque in the center, 3-4 minutes. Gentil stir in the the parsley, lemon juice and pepper; discard the bay leaf.

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