Piquant cod chowder

Tie the parsley, thyme and bay leaf with the celery to make a bouquet garni. Put the bouquet garni in a large saucepan. Add the tomatoes and their juice, the stock, cider and onion, stir and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to low, half cover the pan and simmer for 15 minutes.

Add the potatoes and carrots. Increase the heat to moderate and cook, covered, for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are almost tender. Stir in the courgettes, green beans and yellow or red pepper and continue simmering, covered, for 5 minutes or until all the vegetables are tender. Discard the bouquet garni.

Season with salt and pepper to taste, then add the cod to the gently simmering broth. Cover and cook gently for 3–5 minutes or until the fish is opaque, just firm and flakes easily. Do not allow the broth to boil rapidly or the fish will overcook and start to break up.

For the garnish, mix the parsley, chives and lemon zest together. Ladle the fish and vegetables into warm bowls, then add the broth. Sprinkle the garnish over the top and serve at once.