Soup de poisson

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsFish bones,; gills and eyes remov
2poundsLobster bodies; outer shell remove
1poundsFish scraps
2tablespoonsOlive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1mediumOnion,; skin on, cut into ch
1Ea leek,; sliced
1Celery stalk,; thinly sliced
1smallCarrot,; peeled and thinly sl
4Clove garlic,; cut in half
1cupWhite wine
1cupChopped fresh tomatoes or canned tomatoes
1Orange,; skin and pith remove
¼cupPernod
teaspoonFennel seeds
6Sprig parsley
1Bay leaf
2teaspoonsSpanish paprika
1pinchSaffron
1smallBaguette
½cupAioli
1teaspoonCayenne pepper
2teaspoonsPaprika
4ouncesGrated Gruyere cheese
2tablespoonsChopped Italian parsley

Directions

SOUP

GARNISH

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spread the fish bones, lobster bodies and fish scraps on sheet pans. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss well. Roast for 30 minutes or until all the fish parts are golden brown. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large stock pot.

Add the onions, leeks, celery, carrots and garlic and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to brown. Add all the fish and the white wine. Reduce by one third. Add the remaining ingredients to the stock pot and add enough water to just barely cover the bones. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook 40 minutes. Puree, bones and all in the food processor in batches. Strain through a coarse china cap. Taste for seasoning. If the soup seems too thin, return to stove and reduce. Slice the baguette in ¼-inch slices and toast until golden Mix the aioli with the cayenne and paprika. It should be spicy. To serve, pour the soup into hot bowls and serve with the croutons, rouille, grated Gruyere cheese and chopped parsley on the side.

Recipe By : TVFN CHEF DU JOUR SHOW#DJ9328; TVFN Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #286 Date: Fri, 8 Nov 96 02:28:10 UT From: "Ed Bauman" <BIRCHCREEK@...>