HERBED FISH SOUP

Herbed Fish Soup image

My husband loves fish prepared in variety of ways, so it's no surprise this soup has become one of his most-requested meals. I think you'll also enjoy this comforting flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 7 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 pound cod or haddock, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 bacon strips, diced, optional
1 cup chopped carrot
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
Dash pepper
4 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1-1/2 cups frozen cut green beans

Steps:

in a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Discard drippings. , In the same pan, saute the carrots, mushrooms, onion and garlic in oil until onion is tender. Stir in the flour, thyme, dill and pepper until smooth. Stir in broth; bring to a boil. Add bay leaf. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until carrots and mushrooms are tender. , Add fish and beans. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove bay leaf. Garnish individual servings with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 76mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges