FISH SOUP WITH MUSSELS AND CLAMS

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This is a dish that is a bit spendy, so make it on special occasions. It is a wonderfully hearty yet low-cal and light soup that I find delectable! This is a seafood-lovers delight!

Provided by CoolMint

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood     Fish Soup Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup butter, or as needed
3 stalks celery, diced
1 large onion, diced
2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon minced garlic
8 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
1 cup dry white wine
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
⅛ teaspoon saffron
salt and pepper to taste
2 pounds whiting (merluzzo), chopped into small chunks
12 mussels, in shells and cleaned
12 clams in shell, scrubbed

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add celery and onion and cook about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes with juices and garlic. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth, water, and white wine to the pot with the vegetables and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Add parsley and saffron, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer broth 15 minutes more. Add fish to the soup.
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil, about 5 minutes. Add mussels and clams, cover, and steam until shells open, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Transfer steamed mussels and clams and the steaming liquid to the pot with the soup. Simmer soup 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 116.4 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 31.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 1446.6 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

Sipakiah Haerul
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This soup is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Samantha Mills.
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I've never made fish soup before, but this recipe made it so easy. It turned out great!


Lynette Singh
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This soup is so good! I'm so happy I tried it.


Aamir Siddiqui
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I made this soup for my friends, and they all raved about it. I'm definitely making it again.


Angel Wilfried
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This soup is amazing! I can't believe how easy it is to make.


Ahsen Habib
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's now one of my go-to soups.


Bossu Manan
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This soup is so delicious and comforting. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


camilla harris
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I love that this soup is so easy to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Mohammad imran
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover fish and seafood.


Anss Production
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I actually really enjoyed this soup. The broth is so flavorful and the seafood is cooked perfectly.


M.A. W
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I made this soup for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Gregg Todd
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This soup is so flavorful and comforting. I love the addition of mussels and clams.


Daniel Reott
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Robinson Silo
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This fish soup was a hit with my family! The combination of mussels, clams, and fish was perfect, and the broth was flavorful and satisfying.