• ¾ to 1 pound mild white fish, like Cod, about one inch thick, cut into four large pieces
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• ½ teaspoon Paprika
• 2 parsnips, or other root vegetable, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 carrots, thinly sliced
• 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced (use celery hearts if you can and add leaves)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
• 2 ½ cups chicken or vegetable stock or broth, low sodium
• 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter, cut in small chunks
• 1 bay leaf
• ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced or finely chopped (add more or less to taste)
• ½ cup whole cream or coconut milk
• ¼ cup chopped parsley

Optional:

• sliced jalapeno for garnish