Pierre Franey's Fish Soup

Updated Jan. 9, 2025

Total Time
30 minutes
Rating
5(48)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 to 6 servings
  • 1½pounds skinless, boneless monkfish fillets
  • 1pound raw mussels
  • 24medium-size raw shrimp, about ¾ pound
  • ¼cup olive oil
  • 1tablespoon finely minced garlic
  • 1½cups finely chopped onions
  • 1½cups finely chopped green and white parts of leeks
  • â…”cup finely chopped celery
  • 1teaspoon turmeric
  • 1teaspoon loosely packed thread saffron
  • ¼teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
  • 2cups canned imported tomatoes, crushed
  • 6cups fish broth (see recipe)
  • Salt to taste if desired
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • ½cup finely chopped parsley
Ingredient Substitution Guide
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

377 calories; 15 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 8 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 15 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 4 grams sugars; 44 grams protein; 1467 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cut the fillets lengthwise in half or quarters. Cut each length into 1½- inch pieces. There should be about 3½ cups.

  2. Step 2

    Rinse the mussels well and pull off and discard any ''beards'' that protrude. There should be 4 or more cups.

  3. Step 3

    Shell and devein the shrimp. There should be about 1½ cups.

  4. Step 4

    Heat the oil in a small kettle or large saucepan and add the garlic, onions, leeks and celery. Add turmeric, saffron and pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, about 3 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Add the tomatoes and fish broth and cook 5 minutes. Add the fish and mussels and cook 5 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook about 2 minutes. Add salt and pepper and stir in the parsley. Serve.

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