Chunky Tunisian Fish Soup (Broudou Bil Hout) Recipe

Name: Chunky Tunisian Fish Soup (Broudou Bil Hout)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 onions, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 red pepper, chopped; 1 teaspoon harissa (Hreesa/Harissa (Red Pepper Spice)); 1/4 teaspoon saffron thread, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 fennel bulb, diced, feathery fronds reserved (optional); 2 large potatoes, peeled and chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 6 cups fish stock or 6 cups water; 4 1/2 lbs mixed fish, including shellfish, prepared; 4 ripe tomatoes, peeled, deseeded and chopped; 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, minced; 1/2 bunch fresh parsley, minced; salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon harissa (Hreesa/Harissa (Red Pepper Spice))
1/4 teaspoon saffron thread, crushed
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 fennel bulb, diced, feathery fronds reserved (optional)
2 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
6 cups fish stock or 6 cups water
4 1/2 lbs mixed fish, including shellfish, prepared
4 ripe tomatoes, peeled, deseeded and chopped
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, minced
1/2 bunch fresh parsley, minced
salt and pepper, to taste

1
Heat the oil in a large saucepan, then fry the onion until softened but not colored.
2
Add the garlic and red pepper, cooked for 2-3 minutes then stir in the Harissa, spices, fennel, potatoes, lemon juice, and broth or water.
3
Bring to a boil then simmer for about 20 minutes until the potatoes are almost cooked.
4
Add the fish, tomatoes, herbs, seasoning, and water as necessary, and cook gently until the fish is tender.
5
Serve sprinkled with the reserved fennel fronds and accompanied by good bread.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 onions, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, chopped, 1 red pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chunky Tunisian Fish Soup (Broudou Bil Hout) 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.

Chunky Tunisian Fish Soup (Broudou Bil Hout)

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