Fish Soup with Aioli Croutons Recipe

Name: Fish Soup with Aioli Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 4 leeks (white and pale green parts only), sliced; 2 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 fennel bulb, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 shallots, chopped; 6 large garlic cloves, chopped; 2 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads; 1 1/2 cups dry white wine; 5 cups (or more) chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth; 3 pounds assorted fish fillets (such as sea bass, snapper, and orange roughy), cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 French bread baguette, cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices, toasted; Chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
6 tablespoons olive oil
4 leeks (white and pale green parts only), sliced
2 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 fennel bulb, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 shallots, chopped
6 large garlic cloves, chopped
2 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
5 cups (or more) chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth
3 pounds assorted fish fillets (such as sea bass, snapper, and orange roughy), cut into 2-inch pieces
1 French bread baguette, cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices, toasted
Chopped fresh parsley

1
Whisk first 5 ingredients and 3 tablespoons oil in small bowl to blend.
2
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3
(Aioli can be made 1 day ahead.
4
Cover and refrigerate.)
5
Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium heat.
6
Add leeks, carrots, fennel, and shallots; saute until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
7
Add garlic and saute 2 minutes.
8
Mix in tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, and saffron.
9
Add wine and boil 5 minutes.
10
Add 5 cups stock and bring to boil.
11
Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes to blend flavors.
12
Add fish and simmer until fish is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
13
Cool slightly.
14
Working in batches, puree soup in blender.
15
Working in batches, strain soup through coarse sieve set over large bowl, pressing firmly to force as much of solids as possible through sieve.
16
Return soup to pot.
17
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
18
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
19
Cover and chill.)
20
Spread enough aioli over each toast to cover.
21
Bring soup to simmer, thinning with more stock, if desired.
22
Ladle soup into bowls.
23
Top each with 2 toasts.
24
Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

1332

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

107

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Fish Soup with Aioli Croutons 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.

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Fish Soup with Aioli Croutons

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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