Best 3 Best Fish Soup Ever Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our exquisite collection of fish soup recipes, each a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. From the classic French bouillabaisse to the hearty Portuguese caldo verde, our diverse selection caters to every palate. Dive into the depths of seafood excellence with our Mediterranean fish soup, brimming with succulent shrimp, mussels, and calamari. Experience the vibrant flavors of Thailand with our spicy tom yum goong, or savor the comforting simplicity of our creamy New England clam chowder. Whether you prefer a light and refreshing broth or a rich and decadent stew, our fish soup recipes offer an array of textures and tastes that will transport you to culinary heaven.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SEAFOOD SOUP



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Salmon, shrimp and loads of chopped veggies make this chowder a hearty, herby meal-in-a-bowl. It's just the perfect homemade fish soup. -Valerie Bradley, Beaverton, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings (1-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound salmon fillets, skinned and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and green pepper; cook and stir until tender. Add carrots and garlic; cook 3 minutes longer. Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes, wine and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 30 minutes., Stir in salmon, shrimp and parsley. Cook, covered, 7-10 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with a fork and shrimp turn pink. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 525mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FISH SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 39

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 pounds fish bones, such as red snapper, sea bass, or halibut
2 medium onions, sliced
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
10 cloves fresh garlic, peeled
2 branches fennel, sliced
10 ripe tomatoes, sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
1 large potato, peeled and sliced
2 cups dry white wine
Large pinch saffron threads
2 to 3 sprigs fresh thyme
1/2 bunch fresh basil, chopped
Light fish stock, recipe follows, or water to cover (about 3 cups)
2 tablespoons Pernod
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
Cayenne pepper
12 (1/2-inch thick) slices French bread (1 per person plus extras)
Rouille, recipe follows
3 small lobsters, and/or 1 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined (shells reserved) or fish fillets, or 36 to 48 mussels or clams (enough for 6 to 8 people)
2 pounds fish skeletons, cut into pieces*
2 tablespoons vegetable or other flavorless oil
1 small carrot, peeled and sliced
1/2 onion, sliced
1 small stalk celery, sliced
2 cups dry white wine
1 bouquet garni (sprigs of parsley and thyme, peppercorns, and a bay leaf tied in cheesecloth)
1 quart water, approximately
2 egg yolks*
3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon dried red chili flakes
1 cup olive or almond oil
1/4 teaspoon saffron
3 to 4 tablespoons fish stock
Lemon juice
Salt
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a large heavy stockpot and to it add the olive oil. Add the fish bones and cook them over low heat, covered, until any flesh on them flakes from the bones. Add the vegetables and any shells from the shrimp, cover and cook over low heat until the vegetables sweat, about 10 minutes.
  • Deglaze the pot with the wine, scraping up any particles sticking to the bottom of the pan. Stir in the saffron, thyme, and basil.
  • Add the fish stock or water, and let the mixture gently boil for 1 hour. Then puree it in a food processor or pass it through a food mill. Pass the puree through a medium strainer into a clean stockpot. Stir in the Pernod. Season the base, to taste, with salt, pepper and cayenne. The soup should have a full-bodied flavor: If it seems weak, reduce it over low heat to concentrate the flavor.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Skim any fish oil from the top of the soup and reserve it to stir into the rouille.
  • Toast the croutons in the oven until golden, and then brush with rouille.
  • Bring the soup to a boil. Add the shellfish and/or uncooked fish fillets to the soup, 1 variety at a time. Cook each until done; then remove from the soup and keep warm. (The lobsters will take about 10 minutes and their shells will be bright red when done; medium shrimp will take 3 or 4 minutes to cook; fish fillets from 1 to 7 minutes, depending on their thickness (they should remain slightly underdone); and the mussels and clams only cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until their shells open).
  • Presentation: Place 1 crouton in the bottom of each large, shallow, heated soup plates. Then arrange the fish and/or shellfish around each crouton. Ladle the hot soup over all. Serve immediately. Pass additional rouille in a separate serving bowl.
  • Clean the fish bones under cold running water, removing the gills from the head and any traces of blood on the frames.
  • In a large saucepan, heat the oil. In it sweat the fish bones and vegetables over low heat, covered, for 10 minutes, stirring once or twice to prevent them from browning.
  • Deglaze the pan with the wine, and then add enough water to cover the bones and vegetables by 2 inches. Add the bouquet garni and bring the liquid to a boil. Skim the froth from the surface, reduce the heat, and simmer the stock for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Strain the stock into a clean saucepan. Bring it to a boil and reduce it over medium heat to 1 quart.
  • Note: Fish stock will keep in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days or frozen for 2 to 3 weeks. After that time the flavor begins to fade.
  • Yield: 1 quart
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, garlic, mustard, and chili flakes. Whisk in the oil in a very slow steady stream until the sauce begins to emulsify. Add the remaining oil in a thin stream until all of it is incorporated. Add the saffron. Thin the sauce with the stock and season, to taste, with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Yield: 1 1/2 cups
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes

MOM'S BEST FISH STEW EVER



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Fish

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 Tbs. unsalted butter
2 Tbs. olive oil
1 1/2 sweet onions, chopped
1 1/2 red or yellow bell peppers, seeded and chopped
1 roasted red pepper, seeded and chopped
1 head garlic, minced
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1 bay leaf
pinch saffron
bunch fresh thyme
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 Tb. tomato paste, toasted
2-3 pieces orange peel
2-3 bottles clam juice
1/2-3/4 of a bottle of dry white wine
3-4 tomatoes, chopped, plus their juice
1 small head fennel, slice, reserving fronds
good olive oil for drizzling
1 lemon
Seafood, such as clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops, oysters, crab legs, and mild white fish fillets
old bay seasoning
Paul Prudhomme's salmon seasoning

Steps:

  • In a very large, high-sized sauce pan, heat olive oil and melt butter. Sweat onions until soft. Add bell pepper and cook until soft. Salt. Add jalapenos, roasted red peppers, fennel and garlic. Cook 1-2 mins. Add wine, bay leaf, thyme, and oregano. Reduce. Add clam juice, saffron, tomatoes, and tomato paste. Simmer, covered, 1 hr. Shell and devein shrimp. Wash all seafood, trimming any tough bits. Season shrimp and fish fillets on one side with old bay seasoning and Paul Prudhomme seasoning. Throw in all seafood and cook until just cooked through. Taste broth and correct seasoning. Discard and mollusks that did not open. Top with a drizzle of good olive oil, a squirt of lemon juice, and chopped fennel fronds. Serve with warm, crusty bread.

Tips:

  • Use fresh fish. The fresher the fish, the better your soup will taste. If you can't find fresh fish, frozen fish will work, but it won't be as flavorful.
  • Don't overcook the fish. Fish cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked fish will be tough and dry.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. Vegetables add flavor, color, and nutrients to your soup. Some good choices for fish soup include onions, carrots, celery, potatoes, and tomatoes.
  • Use a flavorful broth. The broth is the base of your soup, so it's important to use a flavorful one. A good option is to use a combination of fish stock and chicken stock.
  • Season your soup to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dollop of sour cream to brighten up the flavors.

Conclusion:

Fish soup is a delicious and healthy meal that's perfect for a cold night. It's also a great way to use up leftover fish. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a fish soup that your whole family will love.

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