How to Make Mediterranean Fish Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about a comforting bowl of soup that can transport you to the shores of the Mediterranean, where the warm sun meets the cool sea. And when it comes to Mediterranean cuisine, there are few dishes as beloved and flavorful as fish soup. This iconic dish is a staple in coastal regions around the Mediterranean, with variations from Greece to Spain, and every bowl is an invitation to savor the flavors of the sea.

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Ingredients

  • 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • ½ green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 2 ½ ounces canned mushrooms
  • ¼ cup sliced black olives
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound cod fillets, cubed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Place broth, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, tomato sauce, orange juice, wine, mushrooms, olives, bay leaves, garlic, basil, fennel seed, and black pepper into a slow cooker. Cook on Low until vegetables are crisp-tender, 4 to 4 1/2 hours.
  • Stir in shrimp and cod. Continue cooking until shrimp are opaque, 15 to 30 minutes. Discard bay leaves before serving.
  • Nutrition

    222 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 151mg
    • Sodium: 1231mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 33mg
    • Calcium: 81mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 706mg