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Ingredients
¾ pound skinless, boneless codfish
¾ pound skinless, boneless halibut or red snapper
3 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup finely chopped onions
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 cup diced red or green pepper
2 teaspoons turmeric
¼ teaspoon saffron stems (optional)
1 cup dry white wine
3 cups canned crushed tomatoes
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
¼ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
4 cups fish broth or water
Salt and freshly ground pepper
½ cup orzo
¼ cup chopped fresh basil or Italian parsley
Garlic croutons (see recipe)
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 to 6 servings)
22 grams carbs; 45 milligrams cholesterol; 316 calories; 5 grams monosaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 10 grams fat; 4 grams fiber; 1193 milligrams sodium; 29 grams protein; 8 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
- Step 1
Cut the fish into 1-inch cubes.
- Step 2
Heat the oil in a large saucepan or kettle, and add the onions, celery, garlic and peppers. Cook, stirring, over medium heat, about 5 minutes. Add turmeric, saffron, wine, tomatoes, bay leaf, thyme, pepper flakes, fish broth or water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Step 3
Add the orzo, stir well and simmer for 7 to 8 minutes or until the orzo is tender.
- Step 4
Add the fish, stir, bring to a boil and simmer for 3 minutes. Remove the bay leaf, sprinkle with basil and serve with the garlic croutons.
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Comments
Quick to make, light and delicious. Suggest using real Italian baby romas, canned. Also suggest using 1/2 clam juice for the broth. I will make this again.
I used what I had in the house. I used 2 lbs of codfish and a can of clams. I used chicken stock with 1.5 tsp of fish sauce. I had frozen, precut peppers from Trader Joes. And I had a can of crushed tomatoes. This was delicious and a hearty soup for a cold, icy day.
our local market had no orzo, so i substituted “ salad macaronis” which i added to “step two,” then simmered for eight minutes or so. used the excellent “ imagine” seafood stock. substituted the rather frail herbs suggested in the recipe ( left everything else the same ) — with a mixture of garlic, cumin, cayenne, chillies, oregano, and paprika... pow. r.
Easy, excellent and healthy option. Flavors are bright and warm. Great on a crisp fall day. The cod ends up perfectly poached and flaky. Basil also adds a lot to the flavor as a finish.
I used what I had in the house. I used 2 lbs of codfish and a can of clams. I used chicken stock with 1.5 tsp of fish sauce. I had frozen, precut peppers from Trader Joes. And I had a can of crushed tomatoes. This was delicious and a hearty soup for a cold, icy day.