2 to 4
pound fish (snapper or
grouper), cleaned, and filleted, and sliced; reserve head Juice of 2 fresh lemons 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons minced habanero chile 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon oregano 7 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 4 cloves garlic, chopped Bay leaf 1 teaspoon thyme 6 whole
black peppercorns 1 habanero chile, seeds and stems removed, and chopped 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 leeks, white part chopped 4 scallions, chopped 2 cups chopped onion 1 cup sliced carrots 1 cup cubed potatoes 1/2 cup cubed turnips 4 tomatoes, peeled and chopped Salt and pepper to taste Garnish: 2 cups crisp croutons