David Taniss Vegetable Broth Recipes

GREEN GARLIC BROTH

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Add green garlic shoots and leeks. Simmer 5 minutes. Check seasoning and adjust. (Soup may be made in advance up to this point, then reheated.) Just before serving, stir in scallions.
• Ladle into soup bowls, add baguette slice if using, and sprinkle generously with chives.

DAVID TANIS'S VEGETABLE BROTH

Steps:

• Put all ingredients in a large saucepan. Cover with 7 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently for 30 minutes. Strain.

VERY GREEN FISH STEW

Steps:

• Sauce: place all sauce ingredients into blender or food processor. Quickly process to make a smooth, thick puree, adding a little ice water, if necessary. Taste and adjust seasoning, it should be quite spicy.
• Fish: Season lightly with salt and pepper.
• Heat the oil in a wide deep pan over medium heat.
• Add the fish and fry lightly for one minute on one side; flip the fish and raise the heat to medium high.
• Add the broth and half of the green sauce, cover and cook for two minutes, or just until the fish is opaque throughout.
• Gently stir in the remaining green sauce.
• Taste the broth and adjust the salt if necessary.
• Ladle the stew into bowls, sprinkle with the scallions, and serve with lime wedges.