Mediterranean-Style Fish Soup
Quick and easy fish soup with warm Eastern Mediterranean spices, loads of fresh herbs, and a big splash of lemon juice. The perfect one-pot meal for any night of the week. Be sure to read through for important tips!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 25 min
- Yield
- 5 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 ½ teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper flakes (or ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes)
- ¾ teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 ½ pounds moderately firm fish fillet, (I used a combination of sea bass and red snapper, cut into chunks (1 1/2 -inch pieces))
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 red onion, (chopped)
- 1 red bell pepper, (chopped)
- 2 celery ribs, (chopped)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 28- ounce can whole tomatoes
- ½ cup white wine
- 4 cups vegetable stock or chicken stock, (preferably low-sodium )
- 1 cup packed chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup packed chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 green onions (chopped (both white and green parts))
- 1 lemon, (juiced)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, mix the spices together.
- 2
Season the fish with a good pinch of kosher salt and black pepper and 2 to 3 teaspoons of the spice mixture; toss to coat.
- 3
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, bell peppers, celery, and garlic. Cook, tossing regularly, for 5 minutes or until the vegetables soften. Season with a good pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Add the remainder of the spice mixture.
- 4
Add the tomatoes, white wine, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low. Cover the pot part-way and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- 5
Add the fish and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes or until the fish is cooked through (do not over-cook the fish, remember it will continue to cook in the hot broth even after you remove it from the heat).
- 6
Stir in the parsley, cilantro, green onions. Finish with lemon juice. Serve immediate