FISH SOUP PROVENCALE

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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, lunch, one pot, soups and stews, appetizer, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound nonoily fresh fish like monkfish, blackfish or tilefish, or any combination
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1 cup chopped leeks, both white and green parts
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 medium sweet red pepper, cored, seeded and cut into small cubes
1 medium green pepper, cored, seeded and cut into small cubes
1 teaspoon saffron threads, loosely packed
1 cup white wine
1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
2 cups water
1 sprig fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon anise seed
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste
1 pound mussels, well scrubbed
4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil or parsley

Steps:

  • Cut the fish into 1-inch cubes.
  • Heat the oil in a heavy casserole or skillet. Add the onions, leeks, garlic, red and green pepper and the saffron. Cook, stirring over medium high heat, until wilted.
  • Add the wine, canned tomatoes, water, thyme, bay leaf, anise seed, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add the fish and the mussels; stir gently; bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Check for seasoning. Remove the thyme and bay leaf. Make sure all the mussels are open. If not, cook a bit longer. Sprinkle with the basil and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 353, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1342 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

Larry Olami
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of flavors. It's definitely a new favorite.


year hossin
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out way too salty. I'll have to try it again.


roy gillett
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This is the best fish soup recipe I've ever tried. The broth is so flavorful and the fish is cooked to perfection.


Ranaweera Gamage
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and the fish is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Kevin Okello
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are amazing.


Ashok Kumar Ahmed
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This soup is a bit bland. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Ty Wilmut
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I've never made fish soup before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the soup turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.


mochoari galaletsang
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious! I love that I can use any type of fish I have on hand.


Bereket Bogale
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I'm not a big fan of fish soup, but this one was actually pretty good. The broth was flavorful and the fish was cooked well.


Ghulam Naseer
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Tina Reeder
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The soup was good, but it was a lot of work to make. I'm not sure if I'll make it again.


mdfarajul islam
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This soup is a bit too fishy for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Kevin Hall Sr
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! I especially loved the addition of saffron and fennel.


blake gerhardt
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This is the best fish soup I've ever had! The flavors are amazing and the fish is cooked to perfection.


Abu Ansari
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! The broth is so flavorful and the fish is tender and flaky.


Alice Mmoelo
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This fish soup is incredible! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the fish is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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