Bouillabaisse (French Fish Soup) Recipe

Name: Bouillabaisse (French Fish Soup) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: fish bones; 2 1/2 pt water seasoning; 1 x strip orange peel bouquet garni; 3 x 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 5 med onions; 4 clv garlic; 1 Tbsp. pimento; 6 x peeled tomatoes; 1/4 tsp nutmeg; 2 lb mixed filleted fish (use as great a mix as possible); 2 pch saffron; 1 Tbsp. tomato puree; 1/4 pt white wine few peeled prawns minced parsley croutons Or possibly French bread

Servings: persons

fish bones
2 1/2 pt water seasoning
1 x strip orange peel bouquet garni
3 x 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
5 med onions
4 clv garlic
1 Tbsp. pimento
6 x peeled tomatoes
1/4 tsp nutmeg
2 lb mixed filleted fish (use as great a mix as possible)
2 pch saffron
1 Tbsp. tomato puree
1/4 pt white wine few peeled prawns minced parsley croutons Or possibly French bread

1
METHOD:Clean the fish bones and put in pan with the water, seasoning, minced orange peel and bouquet garni.
2
Boil rapidly till reduced to just less than 2 pints.
3
Put oil in another pan, add in finely sliced onions and minced garlic.
4
Allow to brown, add in minced pimento, tomatoes, nutmeg, cook for a few min.
5
Increase heat, add in strained fish stock, minced fish, saffron, tomato puree and wine.
6
Season to taste and simmer till fish is well cooked but don't allow this to break.
7
Add in prawns and parsley immediately before serving.
8
TO SERVE:With croutons or possibly French bread.
9
This could be served as a main dish.
10
TO VARY:Any type of fish may be used provided it is free of bones.
11
If liked, omit the white wine and add in more stock in its place.
12
Use less garlic.

904

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: fish bones, 2 1/2 pt water seasoning, 1 x strip orange peel bouquet garni, 3 x 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Bouillabaisse (French Fish Soup) Recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!