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Ingredientes
- 1 T. vegetable oil
- 2 medium-large onions, diced
- 4-6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 t salt
- 1 cup finely chopped celery
- 1 T curry powder
- ½ t turmeric
- ½ t ground black pepper
- 4 cups diced potatoes
- ½ cup diced carrots
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- ½ cup dry sherry or dry white wine
- 1 lb mild white fish fillets, such as hake, sole, or scrod
- 2 T cream cheese
- 1 cup milk or half-and-half
- 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
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