Description
A rich and flavorful fish soup with saffron and mixed seafood, inspired by traditional French coastal cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g mixed seafood (such as cod, mussels, shrimp)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 400g canned tomatoes
- 1 liter fish stock
- 1 pinch saffron threads
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Stir in tomatoes, fish stock, saffron, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer.
- Add mixed seafood and cook until seafood is done (about 5-7 minutes).
- Season with salt and pepper. Remove bay leaf.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Use fresh seafood for best results.
- Adjust saffron to taste—it can be strong.
- Serve with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: French fish soup, seafood soup, saffron soup, traditional recipe