Monkfish and Scallop Soup

Published December 21, 1993

Total Time
20 minutes
Rating
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Ingredients

Yield:6 servings
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless monkfish fillets

  • 1 pound sea or bay scallops

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 ½ cups finely chopped onions

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic

  • ½ cup finely chopped celery

  • ½ cup finely chopped fennel

  • 1 teaspoon saffron threads or turmeric

  • 1 jalapeno pepper, cored, seeded and finely chopped

  • 6 ripe plum tomatoes, cored and cut into half-inch cubes

  • 1 cup dry white wine

  • 6 cups water

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried

  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

  • 1 pound mussels, well scrubbed with beards removed

  • ½ cup chopped parsley or basil

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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

16 grams carbs; 58 milligrams cholesterol; 288 calories; 4 grams monosaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 8 grams fat; 3 grams fiber; 1480 milligrams sodium; 31 grams protein; 4 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cut the monkfish into 1-inch cubes.

  2. Step 2

    If sea scallops are used, cut them in half.

  3. Step 3

    Heat the oil in a kettle or large saucepan. Add the onions, garlic, celery and fennel, and cook, stirring, until wilted. Add the saffron, jalapeno pepper and tomatoes. Cook, stirring, over high heat for 2 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Add the wine, water, bay leaf, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often.

  5. Step 5

    Add the monkfish, scallops and mussels. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Check the seasonings, then stir in the parsley or basil. Serve immediately with garlic Parmesan croutons.

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New Years Eve - made w/what I had on hand - delicious!! Changes: Seafood: 1 lb bay scallops and some shrimp ~1/2 tsp saffron 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper (for Jalapeno) 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes ~1/2 c wine ~3 cups lobster broth 1/2 tsp salt Served over basil tagliatelle, and side of sautéed spinach.

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