Best 6 Chunky Mediterranean Fish Soup Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean with our tantalizing Chunky Mediterranean Fish Soup. This delectable seafood extravaganza captures the essence of the region's vibrant flavors, showcasing the freshest catches from the sea. Dive into a symphony of flavors with our carefully curated selection of fish, each piece cooked to perfection and brimming with natural goodness. From the delicate sweetness of sea bass to the robust savoriness of monkfish, every bite promises a delightful dance of textures and tastes. Accompanied by a vibrant medley of vegetables, aromatic herbs, and zesty spices, this soup is a symphony of culinary artistry. Let the Mediterranean sunshine warm your soul as you indulge in this flavorful masterpiece, transporting you to the heart of this enchanting region with every spoonful.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MEDITERRANEAN FISH SOUP



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This is a very hearty soup from the Mediterranean. If you prefer a heartier soup, add more fish.

Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood     Fish Soup Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 onion, chopped
½ green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 ½ ounces canned mushrooms
¼ cup sliced black olives
½ cup orange juice
½ cup dry white wine
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
1 pound cod fillets, cubed

Steps:

  • Place onion, green bell pepper, garlic, tomatoes, chicken broth, tomato sauce, mushrooms, olives, orange juice, wine, bay leaves, dried basil, fennel seeds, and pepper into a slow cooker. Cover, and cook on low 4 to 4 1/2 hours or until vegetables are crisp tender.
  • Stir in shrimp and cod. Cover. Cook 15 to 30 minutes, or until shrimp are opaque. Remove and discard bay leaves. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 150.8 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 1230.7 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

CHUNKY MEDITERRANEAN FISH SOUP



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Hoki has a firm white flesh which works well in this warming soup

Provided by CJ Jackson

Categories     Lunch, Main course, Soup, Supper

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

500g tub Napoletana (tomato and basil) pasta sauce
450ml fish stock
2 courgettes , finely sliced
1bulb fennel , finely sliced
450g hoki fillet , defrosted
handful basil leaves, torn
1 tsp chipotle chilli in adobo sauce or chilli paste, to serve
5 tbsp half-fat crème fraîche , to serve

Steps:

  • Put the pasta sauce and stock into a large saucepan, bring to the boil and simmer for 2-3 mins. Add the courgettes and fennel and simmer for 2 mins.
  • Cut the hoki fillets into 4cm pieces. Add to the soup and poach over a low heat for 2-3 mins or until the fish is cooked. Don't stir too often or the fish will break up. Gently stir in the basil and adjust the seasoning.
  • Mix the chipotle chilli mix or chilli paste with the crème fraîche and season. Ladle the soup into bowls and spoon a dollop of crème fraîche on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, Sodium 1.83 milligram of sodium

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.

CHUNKY MEDITERRANEAN TOMATO SOUP



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Use roasted vegetables in this speedy, low calorie soup - we used peppers, aubergines, onions and courgettes. Serve with herby ricotta-topped rye bread

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

400g frozen grilled vegetable mix (peppers, aubergine, onion , courgettes)
2 tbsp chopped garlic
handful basil leaves
400g can chopped tomato
1 reduced-salt vegetable stock cube
50g ricotta per person, beaten with snipped chives and basil, spread on a slice of rye bread

Steps:

  • Heat a large non-stick pan, tip in half the vegetables and the garlic, and cook, stirring, over a high heat until they start to soften - about 5 mins. Tip in the basil, tomatoes, stock cube and 2 cans of water, then blitz with a hand blender to get the mixture as smooth as you can.
  • Add the remaining frozen veg, cover the pan and cook for 15-20 mins more until the veg is tender. Ladle into bowls. Serve with the herby ricotta on rye bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 24 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 1.5 milligram of sodium

MEDITERRANEAN FISH SOUP



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Provided by Barbara Kafka

Categories     lunch, soups and stews, appetizer, side dish

Time 30m

Yield Six servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium onion, peeled and coarsely chopped, about 1 cup
5 cloves garlic, smashed, peeled and sliced
Pinch cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 cups fish broth (see recipe)
1 1/2 pounds tomatoes, cored and roughly chopped, about 3 cups
1/2 cup white wine
1/4 cup Pernod
Large pinch saffron threads
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Croutons (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine the onion, garlic, cayenne pepper and oil in a five-quart casserole with a tightly fitting lid. Cover and cook at 100 percent power in a 650- to 700-watt oven for four minutes.
  • Remove and uncover. Stir in the broth, tomatoes, wine, Pernod and saffron. Cover and cook at 100 percent power for 15 minutes.
  • Remove and uncover. Pass through a food mill with a medium blade. Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve hot with croutons, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 118, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 769 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

HEARTY FISH SOUP



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Says Debbie Groff from San Antonio, Texas, "If a recipe requires lots of preparation, I usually don't make it. This chunky soup is convenient because it calls for frozen vegetables and canned tomatoes with herbs already added."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 small shallots, chopped
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup frozen mixed vegetables
1/2 cup frozen cubed hash brown potatoes
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Dash cayenne pepper
2 bay leaves
1 halibut fillet (6 ounces), cut into bite-size pieces

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, saute shallots and garlic until tender. Add the tomatoes, broth, mixed vegetables, hash browns, seafood seasoning, sugar, allspice, cayenne and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Add halibut; simmer 2-3 minutes longer or until fish turns opaque. Just before serving, discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 1246mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup. If you can, use wild-caught fish and seafood.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of fish and seafood. There are many delicious options to choose from, so feel free to mix and match to create your own unique soup.
  • Season your soup to taste. This is important for any soup, but especially for fish soup, as it can be easy to overpower the delicate flavor of the fish.
  • Serve your soup with a variety of toppings. This will allow your guests to customize their bowls and make the soup their own. Some popular toppings include croutons, grated Parmesan cheese, and a squeeze of lemon.

Conclusion:

Chunky Mediterranean fish soup is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a crowd. With its fresh, flavorful ingredients and customizable toppings, it's sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a satisfying and healthy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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