SOUPE DE POISSON

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This is a recipe from chef Anthony Bourdain, host of "No Reservations" and author of eight books, including best seller "Kitchen Confidential." A 31-year veteran of professional kitchens, Bourdain is the executive chef at Les Halles in New York City.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves
2 small onions, thinly sliced
2 leeks, whites only, washed and thinly sliced
1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
1 can (18 ounces) plum tomatoes, chopped
2 pounds tiny whole fish (such as porgies or whiting), gutted with heads intact, or 4 pounds fish bones and heads
1 Bouquet Garni
zest of 1 orange
3 strands of saffron
Salt
Pepper
1 ounce Pernod
Rouille
Grated Parmesan, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, onions, leeks, and fennel and let them sweat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon.
  • Add tomatoes and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes, then add the small fish or bones. Cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water to cover, as well as the bouquet garni and orange zest. Stir well; add saffron, a dash of salt and pepper, and Pernod. Lower the heat and simmer for about an hour.
  • Remove pot from heat and let soup cool slightly. Taking care not to splatter or scald yourself, strain liquid into a large bowl. In the pot, crush the heads, bones, and vegetables as much as possible, then transfer that to the strainer. Push and squeeze every bit of liquid and solid goodness through with a mallet or heavy wooden spoon. Return to the pot.
  • Bring the soup back up to heat and serve with croutons, rouille, and some grated Parmesan on the side. The idea is to smear a little rouille on the croutons, float them in the soup as garnish, and allow guests to sprinkle cheese as they wish.

Sd Khj
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. The broth was flavorful and the fish was cooked perfectly. I also liked the addition of the vegetables, which added a nice sweetness. Overall, this is a good recipe for a quick and easy weeknight


Keratilwe Dorah
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This fish soup is delicious! The broth is flavorful and the fish is cooked perfectly. I also love the addition of the vegetables, which add a nice sweetness and crunch. Overall, this is a great recipe that I would highly recommend.


Kawsar Ahmad
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. The broth is so flavorful and the fish is cooked perfectly. I also love the addition of the vegetables, which add a nice sweetness and crunch. Overall, this is a fantastic recipe that I would h


namrita gautaem
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This fish soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it is definitely worth the effort. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the fish is cooked to perfection. I also love the addition of the vegetables, which add a nice touch of sweetness. Overall, th


Luca Popa
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I made this soup exactly as the recipe said and it turned out great! The broth was flavorful and the fish was cooked perfectly. I also loved the addition of the vegetables, which added a nice sweetness and crunch. Overall, this is a fantastic recipe


Sad Munday
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I'm not a big fan of fish soup, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I was pleasantly surprised. The broth was flavorful and the fish was cooked perfectly. I also liked the addition of the vegetables, which added a nice sweetness. Overall, thi


Tamim aslam
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This fish soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. The broth is so flavorful and the fish is cooked to perfection. I also love the addition of the vegetables, which add a nice touch of sweetness. Overall, this is a great recipe that I


Madhu Kunwar
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. The broth was flavorful and the fish was cooked perfectly. I also liked the addition of the vegetables, which added a nice sweetness. Overall, this is a good recipe for a quick and easy weeknight


Emma Church
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This fish soup is delicious! The broth is flavorful and the fish is cooked perfectly. I also love the addition of the vegetables, which add a nice sweetness and crunch. Overall, this is a great recipe that I would highly recommend.


Keira Wright
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. The broth is so flavorful and the fish is cooked perfectly. I also love the addition of the vegetables, which add a nice sweetness and crunch. Overall, this is a fantastic recipe that I would h


Kharsang
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This fish soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it is definitely worth the effort. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the fish is cooked to perfection. I also love the addition of the vegetables, which add a nice touch of sweetness. Overall, th


Mirza Mir
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I made this soup exactly as the recipe said and it turned out great! The broth was flavorful and the fish was cooked perfectly. I also loved the addition of the vegetables, which added a nice sweetness and crunch. Overall, this is a fantastic recipe


Nico Klein1701
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This fish soup was just okay. The broth was a bit bland and the fish was a little overcooked. I also didn't like the addition of the vegetables, which I thought were unnecessary. Overall, this is not a recipe that I would recommend.


Anfal Pathan
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I'm not a big fan of fish soup, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I was pleasantly surprised. The broth was flavorful and the fish was cooked perfectly. I also liked the addition of the vegetables, which added a nice sweetness. Overall, thi


Tasfia Fahme
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This fish soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. The broth is so flavorful and the fish is cooked to perfection. I also love the addition of the vegetables, which add a nice touch of sweetness. Overall, this is a great recipe that I


Sameer Shafiq
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the rich, flavorful broth and the tender fish. I also appreciated how easy it was to make. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Mary Almeda
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This fish soup was absolutely delicious! The broth was flavorful and the fish was cooked perfectly. I also loved the addition of the vegetables, which added a nice sweetness and crunch. Overall, this is a fantastic recipe that I would highly recommen