Fish Soup Provençale

Description

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 8 oz fresh or frozen skinless and boneless haddock or halibut filets
• 1 small fennel bulb
• 3 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 medium-sized zucchini, chopped
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon of grated orange peel
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 cups tomatoes, chopped or 1 x 14 oz can of chopped tomatoes (undrained)
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme plus extra for garnish

Procedures

1. Thaw fish if frozen. Rinse well then pat dry with a paper towel.
2. Cut into 1 inch pieces then set aside.
3. Cut off upper stalks of the fennel bulb and slice off the bottom. Rinse thoroughly then cut in half.
4. Thinly slice the fennel halves lengthwise.
5. In a large saucepan, stir in the fennel, vegetable stock, onion, zucchini, white wine, orange peel and garlic.
6. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer for about 10 minutes.
7. Stir in the fish, tomatoes and thyme to the broth and cook for about 4 – 5 minutes or until fish becomes flaky when tested with a fork, then serve garnished with extra chopped thyme.