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FRENCH COUNTRY FISH & MUSSEL STEW

PREP TIME: 15 MINS

COOK TIME: 25 MINS

SERVES 4 (AS A MAIN)

1 tsp olive oil
2 lean rashers bacon, trimmed of fat, chopped
1L (4 cups) water
Generous pinch of saffron
1 large carrot, finely chopped
1 stick celery, finely chopped
2 leeks, well washed, thinly sliced
350g tomatoes, chopped
420g can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
300g skinless white fish fillets, cut into chunks
300g local black mussels, scrubbed and beards removed
2 Tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley

in a large nonstick saucepan with a lid over high heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium and add the water, saffron, carrot, celery and leek. Cover