4 cups water
1 tsp. salt
2 small fresh or pickled tabasco peppers, fresh
preferred
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 medium potatoes, peeled, halved and cut into 1/4ers
4 slices bacon
1 1/2 lbs. white meat fish, boneless, filet of halibut

1 tsp. butter, optional
1/2 cup sliced carrots, optional
1/2 cup sliced celery, optional

In a large saucepan bring the water to a boil and add the potatoes, onion,
bacon, salt, pepper and minced chilies. If you are using any celery or
carrot, add these at this time too. Gently boil until the potatoes are
just tender to the fork and add the fish. Reduce the heat and simmer until
the fish is just cooked. ( It will be white and opaque. ) Add a small
piece of butter if desired, correct the seasonings and serve at once.
Makes 4 servings.