FISH SOUP WITH FENNEL

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Fennel is a delicate, but distinctively flavored vegetable which complements the mild taste of fish in this satisfying soup. It's simple and elegant.

Provided by Chopin Liszt

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 fennel bulb
1 medium onion
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
6 cups water
1 (10 g) packet instant dashi stock (Japanese fish broth)
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional or to taste)
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup dry white wine
1 lb fresh fish fillet (e.g. cod, haddock, ocean perch, monk fish)

Steps:

  • Slice the fennel and onion thinly, setting aside the green fennel fronds.
  • Cut fish in bite sized pieces.
  • Saute the fennel and onion in olive oil in a soup pot until soft but not brown.
  • Add seasonings, water and dashi.
  • Simmer, covered, on low for 15 minutes.
  • Add fish, wine and fennel fronds.
  • Continue simmering for 15 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Serve with French bread and white wine.
  • Note: Using dashi no moto (available in oriental grocerie stores) is an easy way of making fish stock. You may substite 2 Knorr fish boullion cubes or 2-8 oz. bottles of clam juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.7, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 41.6, Sodium 476.3, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.1, Protein 18

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