How to Make Fish Soup

A flavorful fish soup made with fresh homemade stock, featuring white fish fillets, prawns, mussels, and waxy potatoes.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 413.9 kcals 1655.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 22.1 grams 88.4 grams
Fat 15.6 grams 62.5 grams
Protein 45.6 grams 182.2 grams
Cook Time
55 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Liquids
2
l
Water
boiling
NutsSeeds
1
tbsp
3
clove
Garlic
crushed
1
sprig
Thyme
large sprig
2
piece
1
piece
1
g
Salt
to taste
1
g
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
15
ml
Olive Oil
drizzle for serving
30
ml
Olive Oil
for stock base
Seafood
3
piece
White Fish
whole such as bream, John Dory or snapper, gutted
100
g
Prawns
large handful, in the shell
200
g
Mussels
large handful, in the shell
Vegetables
400
g
Waxy Potatoes
such as Desiree, peeled and cut into 2cm chunks
1
piece
Shallot
chopped
1
bulb
Fennel
small bulb, chopped
3
piece

Steps

  • Fillet the fish and remove small bones using tweezers.
  • Roughly chop fish trimmings and heat olive oil in a large saucepan.
  • Fry fish trimmings for 10 minutes until brown and then set aside.
  • Fry shallot, fennel, tomatoes, garlic, and spices until vegetables soften.
  • Add trimmings and 2 liters of boiling water, then simmer for 35 minutes.
  • Strain the stock through a sieve into a clean pan and season.
  • Add potatoes to the stock and boil until nearly cooked.
  • Cut fillets into 5cm pieces and discard any damaged mussels.
  • Add seafood to the pan and simmer for 3 minutes until cooked.
  • Serve in bowls garnished with parsley and olive oil.