SEAFOOD AND SAFFRON TOMATO AND FENNEL SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Shellfish     Healthy     Simmer

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 cup finely diced fennel
1/2 cup finely diced celery
2 cups chopped onions
1 48 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
4 cups water
1 cup white wine, divided
Large pinch saffron
1 tbsp fresh chopped thyme
2 tsp kosher salt
2 1/2 lbs fresh mussels
1 lb peeled large shrimp
1 lb fresh halibut, cut into large pieces
1 tsp finely grated orange zest
2 tbsp finely chopped chives

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic, fennel, celery and onion and saute for 5 minutes, until vegetables are softened. Add tomatoes and their juices, 4 cups water, 1/2 cup white wine, saffron, thyme and kosher salt to the pot. Simmer for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, steam the nussels in the remaining 1/2 cup wine in a large skillet just until they open. Allow to cool slightly and then remove the mussels from the shells and strain the liquid. During the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the mussels and the steaming liquid, shrimp and fish to the tomato saffron broth. Stir in the orange zest. Serve soup with sprinkle of chopped chives and a selection of baguette crisps.

Rita Hope
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. I love the combination of seafood, fennel, and saffron. It's a unique and flavorful soup that is sure to please everyone.


Kattie Alex
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavor is outstanding, and it's a soup that will impress your guests.


bruk baba
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I'm always looking for new soup recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's easy to make, delicious, and perfect for a cold winter day.


Suhag Khan
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat seafood. My kids loved the creamy texture and the mild flavor of the seafood.


Salma Ouchagour
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I'm not a fan of fennel, but I really liked the way it tasted in this soup. It added a nice depth of flavor without being overpowering.


Valarie Bage
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I made this soup in a slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. It's a great way to have a hot and delicious meal waiting for you when you get home from work.


Shakiela Bhatta
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This soup is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I was able to tone it down by adding some cream. It's still a very flavorful soup, and I would definitely make it again.


Jeff Shilts
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I've never made seafood soup before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the soup turned out great.


yrt Pro gamer
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This soup is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion. I made it for my anniversary dinner and it was a huge hit.


Sisam Ghimire
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I love the bright orange color of this soup. It's so inviting and makes me want to eat it. The flavor is just as good as the color, and the soup is very satisfying.


Valobashar Manus420
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover seafood. I had some cooked shrimp and scallops that I needed to use up, and this soup was the perfect way to do it.


Ainomugisha Diana
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors were subtle and well-balanced, and the soup was very creamy and comforting.


Jared smart
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This soup is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also very versatile, and you can easily add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Chef eshetu abera
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I made this soup for a dinner party last weekend and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of fennel, which gave the soup a nice anise flavor.


Sadiq Ahmed
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This soup is absolutely delicious! The flavors are well-balanced and the texture is creamy and smooth. I would highly recommend this soup to anyone who loves seafood.


rayanforlife
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of seafood, fennel, and saffron. It's a unique and flavorful soup that is sure to impress your guests.


WABILAHI GLOBAL CARGO
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This soup was a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved it. I served it with a side of crusty bread, and it was the perfect meal for a cold winter night.


George Boucher
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this soup was to make. I was able to find all of the ingredients at my local grocery store, and the prep work was minimal. The soup was also very forgiving, and I was able to make a few substitutions without sac


J O M A N A H Y U N G
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This seafood soup had a rich, flavorful broth that was bursting with the taste of the sea. The fennel and saffron added a unique twist to the flavor profile, and the tomatoes provided a nice balance of acidity. I would definitely make this soup again