Savoury Italian Fish Soup (Brodetto) Recipe

Name: Savoury Italian Fish Soup (Brodetto)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 6 stalks celery & leaves, cleaned chopped in to 1/2 inch pieces; 5 small spring onions, with green tops white and green part sliced 1/4 i thick; 2 sprigs marjoram; 2 sprigs parsley; 2 sprigs thyme; 4 cloves garlic, smashed; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 24 cherry tomatoes, cut in half; 2 pepperoncini peppers, cut in half; 1 (16 ounce) can plum tomatoes, lightly crush with your hands; 3/4 lb cuttlefish, cleaned and sliced 1 inch thick; 3 cups dry white wine; 2 (1 3/4 lb) sea bass or (1 3/4 lb) striped bass, head and tail on,gutted and scaled,cut in half across the mid section; 12 mussels, scrubbed; 6 razor clams; 6 large shrimp, head on; 1/2 lb squid, cleaned and sliced 1/2 inch thick; salt and pepper, to taste; 1 bunch Italian parsley, finely chopped to yield 1/4 cup

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
6 stalks celery & leaves, cleaned chopped in to 1/2 inch pieces
5 small spring onions, with green tops white and green part sliced 1/4 i thick
2 sprigs marjoram
2 sprigs parsley
2 sprigs thyme
4 cloves garlic, smashed
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
24 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
2 pepperoncini peppers, cut in half
1 (16 ounce) can plum tomatoes, lightly crush with your hands
3/4 lb cuttlefish, cleaned and sliced 1 inch thick
3 cups dry white wine
2 (1 3/4 lb) sea bass or (1 3/4 lb) striped bass, head and tail on,gutted and scaled,cut in half across the mid section
12 mussels, scrubbed
6 razor clams
6 large shrimp, head on
1/2 lb squid, cleaned and sliced 1/2 inch thick
salt and pepper, to taste
1 bunch Italian parsley, finely chopped to yield 1/4 cup

1
In a large stock pot over medium high heat add olive oil, celery, spring onion, marjoram, parsley, thyme, and garlic sauti until onions begin to become transparent about 5 minutes.
2
Add the vinegar, cherry tomatoes, peperoncino, canned whole tomato, cuttlefish and wine.
3
Allow to come up to a simmer and then cook for 10 minutes.
4
Add the Bass by placing on top of the broth and very gently pushing the fish down.
5
Allow to cook 5 minutes.
6
Add the mussels, razor clams, shrimp, and squid by placing on top of broth and fish gently pushing down with a large ladle and basting the shell fish with the hot broth.
7
Cover stockpot with a lid and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until mussels and clams are all open and shrimp and squid are cooked through.
8
Taste and season with salt and pepper.
9
Carefully remove to serving platter and sprinkle parsley on top.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 6 stalks celery & leaves, cleaned chopped in to 1/2 inch pieces, 5 small spring onions, with green tops white and green part sliced 1/4 i thick, 2 sprigs marjoram, and more.

Yes, Savoury Italian Fish Soup (Brodetto) 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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Savoury Italian Fish Soup (Brodetto)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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