SOUPE DE POISSON AVEC CALMAR (FISH SOUP WITH SQUID)

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Soupe de Poisson Avec Calmar (Fish soup with squid) image

Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, appetizer, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 or more servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 pound squid, cleaned
3/4 pound skinless, boneless monkfish (see note)
1 pound skinless, boneless codfish (see note)
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
1 3/4 cups finely chopped onions
1 1/2 cups finely diced, cleaned leeks, both white and green part
2 cups cubed fresh, red ripe tomatoes or use imported canned tomatoes, drained
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried saffron stamens
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
4 cups water or unsalted fish broth
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
2 hot dried red peppers

Steps:

  • Cut the body of the squid into half-inch circles. Cut the flat portions of the squid into 1 1/2-inch squares. Cut tentacles into bite-size portions. There should be about three cups.
  • Cut the fish into 1 1/2-inch squares. There should be about 1 1/2 cups monkfish, 2 to 2 1/2 cups cod.
  • Heat the oil in a casserole or Dutch oven and add the garlic and onions. Cook, stirring, until onion is wilted. Add the leeks and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, stirring. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the saffron, tomato paste, wine, bay leaf, thyme and fennel seeds. Stir and bring to a boil.
  • Add squid and monkfish and water. Add half of the parsley and the red peppers. Bring to a boil and let boil 10 minutes. The fish should boil rather than simmer. Add cod and reduce heat. Let soup simmer about two minutes, no longer. Serve with remaining parsley sprinkled over each serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 611, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 68 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 2243 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams

David Raines
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Andisa Mgandela
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting.


Hadiya Abdillahi
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I'm definitely going to be making this soup again. It's a great addition to my repertoire.


mero monem
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover fish. It's also a very affordable meal.


Rakib Miah
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Overall, I thought this soup was pretty good. It was easy to make and it had a nice flavor.


Md salmansha babsha
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I would make this soup again, but I would make a few changes. I would add more vegetables and I would use a different type of fish.


Malik Abbass
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This soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


abiha gull
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out really watery. I think I might have added too much liquid.


pastel fox!
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I followed the recipe but the soup turned out bland. I think I needed to add more salt and pepper.


Hajrat Ansari
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This soup was a bit too fishy for my taste, but my husband loved it.


Keysha Petty
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this soup. The broth was light and flavorful and the squid was cooked perfectly.


patience jamba
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I made this soup for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. It was the perfect dish for a cold winter night.


smj nayeem
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This soup was so easy to make and it was absolutely delicious. I loved the combination of flavors.


Syed izhar Shah
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! The flavors were well-balanced and the squid was tender.


Ricardo Diniz
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This fish soup with squid was a hit with my family! The broth was flavorful and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.