Supreme Italian Fish Soup Recipe

Name: Supreme Italian Fish Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FISH BROTH; 2 lbs fish bones, heads and trimmings of various kinds of white-fleshed fish; 2 quarts water; 2 large trimmed celery ribs; 1 large thickly-sliced onion; 3 sprigs parsley; 2 large ripe tomatoes, peeled seeded,and diced; salt; FISH SOUP; 1 clove crushed garlic; 2 sprigs finely minced parsley, additional; Tabasco sauce; 1 lb crabmeat; 1/2 lb squid, prepared (for cooking); 6 mussels, well-scrubbed; 1 lb lobster (double crab meat if unavailable) (optional); 6 clams, well-scrubbed; 1 1/2 1 1/2 lbs halibut or 1 1/2 lbs sea bass, fish and the like cut into 1 1/2 pieces

Servings: persons

FISH BROTH
2 lbs fish bones, heads and trimmings of various kinds of white-fleshed fish
2 quarts water
2 large trimmed celery ribs
1 large thickly-sliced onion
3 sprigs parsley
2 large ripe tomatoes, peeled seeded,and diced
salt
FISH SOUP
1 clove crushed garlic
2 sprigs finely minced parsley, additional
Tabasco sauce
1 lb crabmeat
1/2 lb squid, prepared (for cooking)
6 mussels, well-scrubbed
1 lb lobster (double crab meat if unavailable) (optional)
6 clams, well-scrubbed
1 1/2 1 1/2 lbs halibut or 1 1/2 lbs sea bass, fish and the like cut into 1 1/2 pieces

1
Place the first 7 ingredients except the salt in a 6.
2
quart pot.
3
Bring to a boil, cover, lower the heat, and simmer for 1 hour.
4
Skim if necessary.
5
Cool slightly and pour through a fine strainer lined with several layers of clean cheesecloth.
6
Papertowels can be substituted.
7
Season with salt very delicately so as not to overpower the flavor of fish.
8
Add the garlic, parsley, and tabasco sauce to the fish broth to give it a piquant flavor.
9
Add the seafood and simmer, half-covered, over the lowest possible heat for 2 hours.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FISH BROTH, 2 lbs fish bones, heads and trimmings of various kinds of white-fleshed fish, 2 quarts water, 2 large trimmed celery ribs, and more.

Yes, Supreme Italian 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!

Supreme Italian Fish Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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