Ingredients
- 1 chopped onion
- 1/2 green bell pepper - finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 - 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes (drained)
- 24 ounce cans chicken broth
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 2 1/2 ounces canned mushrooms
- 1/4 cup black olives (sliced)
- 1 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp fennel seeds (crushed)
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 lbs medium sized shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 lbs cod fillets (cubed)
Made by fishermen of the Mediterranean basin, mediterranean fish soup is the perfect seafood recipe; cooked with flavors from Italy and fresh fish from surrounding waters.
The soup is a blend of perfectly balanced flavors, from aromatics like onions and garlic providing sharpness, to the sea food providing fresh flavors; all mixed with deepness of the broth. With each sip of the soup, and each bit of the fish, you will be transported to a Sicilian deck, sipping on the soup with some garlic bread.
An excellent dish for any day of the year, this recipe is sure to wow anyone who has a taste for seafood.
Do not forget to store some Mediterranean Fish Soup in a water bottle from Vaya to sip through the day.
Health Benefits
Like other foods in the Mediterranean cuisine, the fish soup is an incredibly healthy dish. With low fat and calories, the soup is a good source for protein and carbohydrates. The cod in the soup has plentiful sources of vitamin B12, iodine, omega-2 fats and selenium. Similarly, shrimps are also rich in vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, iodine and other nutrients.
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How to Make Mediterranean Fish Soup
Trivia
Shrimp are among other foods like milk, eggs, fish, nuts, wheat and soy, are counted as a common allergen. They are known to cause severe flare ups when consumed by someone who is allergic to them. |
