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.
Ingredients
chopped onion: 1
green bell pepper - finely chopped: 1/2
garlic cloves, minced: 2
diced tomatoes (drained): 1 - 14.5-ounce can
ounce cans chicken broth: 24
tomato sauce: 1 can
canned mushrooms: 2 1/2 ounces
black olives (sliced): 1/4 cup
orange juice: 1 1/2 cup
dry white wine: 1/2 cup
bay leaves: 2
dried basil: 1 tsp
fennel seeds (crushed): 1/4 tsp
ground black pepper: 1/4 tsp
medium sized shrimp (peeled and deveined): 1 lbs
cod fillets (cubed): 1 lbs
How To Make Mediterranean Fish Soup
- In a slow cooker pot, add onions, green bell peppers, garlic, tomato sauce, tomatoes, chicken broth, mushrooms, olives, wine, bay leaves, orange juice, fennel seeds, pepper, salt and dried basil.
- Cover with the lid and place it into the slow cooker base and let it cook on low for 4 to 4 ½ hours, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the peeled and deveined shrimp and cod fillet cubes to the slow cooker pot, cover with lid and let it cook for 15-30 minutes more. Or until the shrimp is pink and opaque.
- Remove the bay leaves from the pot and discard.
- Ladle the soup into serving bowls and serve hot with garlic bread.
Trivia
- Did you know? That codfish has been the state fish for the state of Massachusetts since March 17th, 1784, when John Rowe hung it in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Since then cod fish has been the symbol of the Commonwealth.
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.