Pierre Franey's Fish Soup

Updated January 8, 2025

Total Time
30 minutes
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Ingredients

Yield:4 to 6 servings
  • 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless monkfish fillets

  • 1 pound raw mussels

  • 24 medium-size raw shrimp, about ¾ pound

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic

  • 1 ½ cups finely chopped onions

  • 1 ½ cups finely chopped green and white parts of leeks

  • ⅔ cup finely chopped celery

  • 1 teaspoon turmeric

  • 1 teaspoon loosely packed thread saffron

  • ¼ teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes

  • 2 cups canned imported tomatoes, crushed

  • 6 cups fish broth (see recipe)

  • Salt to taste if desired

  • Freshly ground pepper to taste

  • ½ cup finely chopped parsley

Ingredient Substitution Guide
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 to 6 servings)

15 grams carbs; 192 milligrams cholesterol; 377 calories; 8 grams monosaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 15 grams fat; 3 grams fiber; 1467 milligrams sodium; 44 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 fillets lengthwise in half or quarters. Cut each length into 1 ½- inch pieces. There should be about 3 ½ cups.

  2. Step 2

    Rinse the mussels well and pull off and discard any ''beards'' that protrude. There should be 4 or more cups.

  3. Step 3

    Shell and devein the shrimp. There should be about 1 ½ cups.

  4. Step 4

    Heat the oil in a small kettle or large saucepan and add the garlic, onions, leeks and celery. Add turmeric, saffron and pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, about 3 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Add the tomatoes and fish broth and cook 5 minutes. Add the fish and mussels and cook 5 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook about 2 minutes. Add salt and pepper and stir in the parsley. Serve.

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