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.

Md Samin
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The soup was flavorful and the fish was tender. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Jsuuawii Jaiisiaiisis
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This soup was amazing! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the fish was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Salma Mtindi kieti
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I loved this recipe! It was so easy to make and the soup was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Amarine Daniels
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This was a great recipe! The soup was delicious and the fish was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Isaac Bernal
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The soup was flavorful and the fish was tender. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Malik Mehak
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This soup was amazing! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the fish was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Natali Mannouri
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I loved this recipe! It was so easy to make and the soup was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


donna flucker
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This was a great recipe! The soup was delicious and the fish was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Ntwampe
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The soup was flavorful and the fish was tender. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Pedro Ramirez
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This soup was amazing! The flavors were incredible and the fish was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Elijah Sheldon
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I've made it for my friends and family many times and they all love it too.


Shawn sanady
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This fish soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the fish was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.