Spicy Fish Soup Recipe

Name: Spicy Fish Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 onions, chopped; 2 carrots, peeled and chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 2 -3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 28 ounces whole canned tomatoes; 3 slices orange peel (1/2 x 3 inches each); ½ teaspoon fennel seed; ½ teaspoon thyme; ½ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes, crushed; 1 bay leaf; 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into half inch cubes; 3 cups water; 1 cup white wine; 2 lbs cod (fresh or frozen, cut into chunks) or 2 lbs halibut (fresh or frozen, cut into chunks) or 2 lbs haddock (fresh or frozen, cut into chunks); ½ cup parsley, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

2 onions, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 -3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
28 ounces whole canned tomatoes
3 slices orange peel (1/2 x 3 inches each)
½ teaspoon fennel seed
½ teaspoon thyme
½ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes, crushed
1 bay leaf
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into half inch cubes
3 cups water
1 cup white wine
2 lbs cod (fresh or frozen, cut into chunks) or 2 lbs halibut (fresh or frozen, cut into chunks) or 2 lbs haddock (fresh or frozen, cut into chunks)
½ cup parsley, minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

1
Saute the onions, carrots, bell peppers, and garlic in the heated olive oil in a large sauce pan until tender.
2
Add the tomatoes, orange peel, fennel seeds, thyme, crushed red pepper flakes, and bay leaf.
3
Bring to a boil.
4
Add the potatoes.
5
Add the water and wine.
6
Bring to a boil and reduce the heat.
7
Simmer for 10 minutes.
8
Stir in the fish and the parsley.
9
Cook just until the fish flakes easily but do not overcook.
10
Discard the orange peel and bay leaf.
11
Season with salt and pepper.
12
Ladle into soup bowls and serve with bread and green salad.

268

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* 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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 onions, chopped, 2 carrots, peeled and chopped, 1 green bell pepper, chopped, 1 red bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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!

Spicy Fish Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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