South of France Fish Soup

A country inn recipe for South of France Fish Soup.

FrenchSeafoodEasy30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 4 cups fish stock (recipe follows)
  • 2 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1 large can plum tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 tbsp. Pernod
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup fresh fennel bulb, chopped
  • salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine the stock, tomatoes, tomato paste, liqueur and garlic in a saucepan and bring to boil.

  2. 2

    Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Strain the soup and return the liquid to the saucepan.

  4. 4

    Stir in the fennel and simmer for 5 minutes or until the fennel is tender.

  5. 5

    Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve with croutons.

Tags

soupfrenchamericancountry-cooking