MEDITERRANEAN FISH SOUP

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 main course servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 medium ribs celery, cut thinly on the diagonal
8 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
1/3 cup white wine
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 pinches saffron threads
8 cups fish or shrimp stock, or a combination of both
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 orange, juiced
2 (3-inch) strips orange zest
2 fennel bulbs, cut crosswise into 1/3-inch slices (about 3 cups)
3/4 cup peeled, seeded and chopped fresh tomatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning fish
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds firm white fish fillets, such as halibut, snapper, grouper, or cod
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
Garlic-Rubbed Croutons, for serving, recipe follows
12 (1/2-inch) slices crusty French bread
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large clove garlic, cut in 1/2

Steps:

  • In a 6 quart saucepan or soup pot, heat the oil over low heat. Add the onion, celery, and garlic and cook until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the white wine, tomato paste, saffron, stock, crushed red pepper, orange juice, and orange zest and bring to a simmer. Cook uncovered, for about 45 minutes, or until liquid is reduced by about one-third.
  • Add the fennel and tomatoes and cook until the fennel is tender, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
  • Season the fish fillets with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cut the fillets into 1 1/2-inch chunks. Add the fish, shrimp, and parsley to the broth and allow to cook, gently stirring only once or twice, until the fish is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Serve in shallow bowls with garlic-rubbed croutons.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the French bread slices on a small baking sheet and brush with the olive oil. Bake until golden brown and crispy, about 10 minutes. While still warm, rub each crouton with one of the cut sides of garlic.

Sam Prosper
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This fish soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The flavors are incredible!


Nusrat jahan Oni
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I love that this soup is made with fresh vegetables. It makes it so much more flavorful.


Dominique Poggenpoel
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This fish soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very filling and satisfying.


Toyosi Timileyin
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. It was so easy and convenient.


Johanna Mahlotja
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This soup was a bit too fishy for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less fish and more vegetables.


Rahul Dhawal
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I'm not a big fan of fish soup, but this recipe was actually pretty good. The flavors were nice and the soup was very hearty.


Olga Merkou
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This fish soup is a great way to use up leftover fish. It's also a very healthy and flavorful soup.


Jimmy Johns5
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Wesi raja
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It was easy to make and the flavors were delicious.


Anees Rehman
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This fish soup was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.


nagarjun online
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and the flavors are incredible.


Megla Mon
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This soup was absolutely delicious! I made it for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. The flavors were complex and flavorful, and the fish was perfectly cooked.


Ayebazibwe Crusade
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I love this recipe! The soup is always a hit with my family and friends.


Md Mogdi
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This fish soup was a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight meal. The flavors were incredibly well-balanced, and the soup was packed with tender fish and vegetables.