MEDITERRANEAN SEAFOOD AND ORZO SOUP

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Server this soup with French bread toasts topped with chopped marinated artichoke hearts that have been tossed with a little olive oil. From Bon Appetit.

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Categories     Halibut

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 lbs halibut, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 teaspoons olive oil, plus
1/4 cup olive oil
2 large onions, halved and thinly sliced
1 (28 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, drained
4 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
1 bay leaf
orange rind, cut into 2 1 x 4-inch strips
1/4 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup orzo pasta
2 lbs fresh clams, well scrubbed or 2 (10 ounce) cans baby clams, drained
minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Mix halibut, lemon juice and 4 teaspoons oil in a medium bowl.
  • Let mixture stand while preparing soup.
  • Heat 1/4 cup oil in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add onions and cook until translucent, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  • Squeeze tomatoes through fingers to break up while adding to saucepan.
  • Add clam juice, wine, bay leaf, orange peel strips, fennel and dried red pepper.
  • Simmer soup for 10 minutes.
  • Add orzo and cook for 5 more minutes.
  • Add clams to soup.
  • Cover and cook for 5 minutes longer.
  • Add halibut.
  • Cover and cook until halibut is opaque and clams open, about 4 minutes longer.
  • Discard bat leaf, orange peel and any clams that do not open.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Garnish with parsley.

Joshua Mulu
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover seafood. I always have some leftover shrimp or salmon, and this soup is a delicious way to use it up.


Muhammad Sarfraz
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat seafood. My kids love the orzo and the seafood is hidden in the broth.


Graham Mistickokat
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I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add any type of seafood or vegetables that you like.


Sewing machine Doctor
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover seafood. I always have some leftover shrimp or salmon, and this soup is a delicious way to use it up.


Bobbie Jones
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this soup. The broth was flavorful and the seafood was cooked perfectly.


Alvin Morrison
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This soup is easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use any type of seafood I have on hand.


Shumaila Nawaz
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! It's a great soup for a cold winter day.


Liam Finer
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This soup is delicious! The seafood is cooked perfectly and the broth is flavorful and light.


Mak Promorer
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great soup to serve for a party or a weeknight meal.


Lil Geshofficial
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat seafood. My kids love the orzo and the seafood is hidden in the broth.


Nate 360
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I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add any type of seafood or vegetables that you like.


Md akram Hussain
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover seafood. I always have some leftover shrimp or salmon, and this soup is a delicious way to use it up.


Noor Mousa
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this soup. The broth was flavorful and the seafood was cooked perfectly.


Tristynet
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I love the combination of seafood and orzo.


niloy barmon
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use any type of seafood I have on hand.


Nosike William
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Malcolm Williams
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This soup was delicious! The seafood was cooked perfectly and the orzo was al dente. The broth was flavorful and light, and the herbs and spices added a nice touch.


Shakil Sadik
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I often add some chopped spinach or kale for an extra boost of nutrients.


Monique Saidla
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This soup was a hit with my family! The combination of seafood and orzo was delicious, and the broth was flavorful and light. I will definitely be making this again.


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