Portuguese Fisherman's Stew Recipe

3 Onions, sliced
1/2 ts Garlic, minced
2 tb Margarine
16 oz White Beans, drained
2 qt Water
2 Bay Leaves
16 oz Chicken Stock
16 oz Stewed Tomatoes
1 1/2 ts Thyme
1 lb White Fish
1/4 c Lemon juice
1/2 c Water

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In a large soup pot, cook onions and garlic in margarine until onions are transparent, about 5 minutes. Add beans, 2 quarts water, bay leaves, chicken stock, tomatoes and thyme. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.

In a separate skillet, simmer fish in lemon juice and 1/2 cup water until fish flakes easily with a fork, 5-10 minutes.

Drain lemon water; add fish to stew and heat thoroughly before serving.