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300g hot or cold smoked fish, skinned boned
150g mussels (optional)
4 tablespoons reduced-fat spread
2 medium potatoes, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
3 tablespoons flour
3 cups trim milk
3/4 cup assorted vegetables eg celery, red and green peppers (finely chopped), peas, beans (fresh, frozen or canned)
1 1/2 cups fish stock
310g can whole kernel corn, drained
pepper to tasteInstructions
Step 1 Cut fish into 2cm cubes. Melt butter in a large saucepan, sauté potatoes and onion 10 minutes until soft. Add flour and fennel seeds and cook 2 minutes.
Step 2 Gradually stir in milk and simmer until thickened. Add fish stock and bring to a simmer.
Step 3 Add mussels, if using, and cook until mussels open. Add cubed fish and cook 2-3 minutes.
Step 4 Add mixed vegetables and corn and simmer 5 minutes. Season to taste with pepper. Serve with crusty bread.