Tarragon, Bean And Smoky Mackerel Quick Soup Recipe

Name: Tarragon, Bean And Smoky Mackerel Quick Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dash Olive Oil; 4 Spring Onions chopped; 1 Courgette chopped; 2 Bay Leafs; 1 Vegetable stock cube (or fresh stock if you have it); 1 Tin of Cannelini beans; 4-6 Strips of tinned, smoked mackerel; Black Pepper; 3 sprigs Fresh or dried Tarragon; Squeeze of lemon juice

Servings: persons

1
Put the bay leafs, vegetable stock/cube and tarragon into a measuring jug and fill with 1/2 a litre of boiling water and leave to stew.
2
Put the chunk of olive oil and butter into a deep pan on a medium heat.
3
Add your chopped spring onions to the pan with the clove of garlic until the juices all start to marinade and fry.
4
Pop in the chopped courgettes or any other vegetables you want to put in.
5
Add in the tin of cannelini beans and grind over lots of black pepper!
6
Pour the 1/4 litre of stock mixture with the aromatics into the pan of veggies.
7
Bring to the boil for 5 minutes and then take down to a medium heat for 20 minutes.
8
Squeeze in the lemon juice and give it a stir.
9
Add in the cut up mackerel chunks and leave to stew for a minute to release the flavour.
10
Serve with lots of bread.

169

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dash Olive Oil, 4 Spring Onions chopped, 1 Courgette chopped, 2 Bay Leafs, and more.

Yes, Tarragon, Bean And Smoky Mackerel Quick Soup falls under the Soups & Stews 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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Tarragon, Bean And Smoky Mackerel Quick Soup

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