Mediterranean Seafood And Orzo Soup Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Seafood And Orzo Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs halibut, cut into 1-inch cubes; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 4 teaspoons olive oil, plus; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 large onions, halved and thinly sliced; 1 (28 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, drained; 4 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice; 1 1/2 cups dry white wine; 1 bay leaf; orange rind, cut into 2 1 x 4-inch strips; 1/4 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes; 1 cup orzo pasta; 2 lbs fresh clams, well scrubbed or (10 ounce) cans baby clams, drained; minced fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs halibut, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 teaspoons olive oil, plus
1/4 cup olive oil
2 large onions, halved and thinly sliced
1 (28 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, drained
4 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
1 bay leaf
orange rind, cut into 2 1 x 4-inch strips
1/4 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup orzo pasta
2 lbs fresh clams, well scrubbed or (10 ounce) cans baby clams, drained
minced fresh parsley

1
Mix halibut, lemon juice and 4 teaspoons oil in a medium bowl.
2
Let mixture stand while preparing soup.
3
Heat 1/4 cup oil in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
4
Add onions and cook until translucent, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
5
Squeeze tomatoes through fingers to break up while adding to saucepan.
6
Add clam juice, wine, bay leaf, orange peel strips, fennel and dried red pepper.
7
Simmer soup for 10 minutes.
8
Add orzo and cook for 5 more minutes.
9
Add clams to soup.
10
Cover and cook for 5 minutes longer.
11
Add halibut.
12
Cover and cook until halibut is opaque and clams open, about 4 minutes longer.
13
Discard bat leaf, orange peel and any clams that do not open.
14
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
15
Garnish with parsley.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs halibut, cut into 1-inch cubes, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 4 teaspoons olive oil, plus, 1/4 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Seafood And Orzo 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 Seafood And Orzo Soup

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