Ingredients

  • 4 haddock fillets, weighing about 7 ounces each, skin on
  • 16 scallions, sliced
  • 8 whole cloves garlic, unpeeled
  • 1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
  • 4 strips bacon, sliced in 1/2-inch pieces and blanched
  • 2 cups strong chicken stock
  • about 1 pound small potatoes
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, minced