Mediterranean Fish Soup Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Fish Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, peeled and coarsely chopped, about 1 cup; 5 cloves garlic, smashed, peeled and sliced; Pinch cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 4 cups fish broth (see recipe); 1 1/2 pounds tomatoes, cored and roughly chopped, about 3 cups; 1/2 cup white wine; 1/4 cup Pernod; Large pinch saffron threads; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; Croutons (optional)

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, peeled and coarsely chopped, about 1 cup
5 cloves garlic, smashed, peeled and sliced
Pinch cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 cups fish broth (see recipe)
1 1/2 pounds tomatoes, cored and roughly chopped, about 3 cups
1/2 cup white wine
1/4 cup Pernod
Large pinch saffron threads
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Croutons (optional)

1
Combine the onion, garlic, cayenne pepper and oil in a five-quart casserole with a tightly fitting lid.
2
Cover and cook at 100 percent power in a 650- to 700-watt oven for four minutes.
3
Remove and uncover.
4
Stir in the broth, tomatoes, wine, Pernod and saffron.
5
Cover and cook at 100 percent power for 15 minutes.
6
Remove and uncover.
7
Pass through a food mill with a medium blade.
8
Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
9
Serve hot with croutons, if desired.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, peeled and coarsely chopped, about 1 cup, 5 cloves garlic, smashed, peeled and sliced, Pinch cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mediterranean Fish Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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