Belgian Ostend Waterzooi (Fish Soup) Recipe

Name: Belgian Ostend Waterzooi (Fish Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. fresh; frozen fish fillets; 1 lb. fresh; frozen lobster tails; 20 mussels; 2 leeks, sliced; 2 stalks celery, sliced; 2 tbsp. butter; margarine; 1-1/2 tsp. dried marjoram, crushed; 1-1/3 tbsp. instant chicken bouillon granules; 1 tbsp. snipped parsley

Servings: persons

1 lb. fresh
frozen fish fillets
1 lb. fresh
frozen lobster tails
20 mussels
2 leeks, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 tbsp. butter
margarine
1-1/2 tsp. dried marjoram, crushed
1-1/3 tbsp. instant chicken bouillon granules
1 tbsp. snipped parsley

1
Thaw fish, if frozen.
2
Cut into 1-inch pieces.
3
Partially thaw lobster; remove from shells.
4
Split tails in half lengthwise; cut into 1-inch pieces.
5
Wash mussels; cover with salted water using 1 gallon cold water and 1/3 cup salt.
6
Let stand 15 minutes; rinse.
7
Repeat soaking and rinsing twice.
8
Cook leeks and celery in butter till tender.
9
Stir in marjoram and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
10
Set aside.
11
In Dutch oven combine mussels and 4 cups water.
12
Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
13
Cover; simmer 5 minutes or till mussels open.
14
Remove with slotted spoon.
15
Remove mussels from shells; set aside.
16
Return water to boiling.
17
Add fish and lobster.
18
Simmer 4 to 5 minutes, covered, till fish flakes easily when tested.
19
Remove with slotted spoon.
20
Strain cooking liquid and return to Dutch oven.
21
Add mussels to liquid with fish, lobster, leek-celery mixture, and bouillon granules.
22
Heat through.
23
Sprinkle with parsley.
24
source--Nireille Cardyn--Ostend, Belgium The Avon International Cookbook

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. fresh, frozen fish fillets, 1 lb. fresh, frozen lobster tails, and more.

Yes, Belgian Ostend Waterzooi (Fish Soup) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Belgian Ostend Waterzooi (Fish Soup)

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