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Bouillabaisse – Classic Mediterranean Seafood Soup

A traditional Mediterranean seafood soup with saffron-infused broth, tomatoes, fennel, and mixed seafood.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: French, Mediterranean
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb firm white fish cut into chunks
  • 0.5 lb shrimp shell-on
  • 1 lb mussels cleaned
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 fennel bulb sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 14 oz tomatoes crushed
  • 4 cups fish stock
  • 1 strip orange peel
  • 0.5 tsp saffron threads
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Sauté onion, fennel, and garlic in olive oil.
  2. Add tomatoes, saffron, herbs, and stock; simmer.
  3. Add firm fish and cook briefly.
  4. Add shrimp and mussels; cook until shells open.
  5. Season and serve hot.

Notes

Serve with toasted bread and rouille for a traditional experience.