Soupe de Poissons à la Sétoise
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Soupe de Poissons à la Sétoise
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This rich velevety French fish soup from Sète, comes together from scraps yet it's incredibly flavorful.
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Ingredients
- 1 kilogram fish bones
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 280 grams onions (~ 1 large onion)
- 90 grams celery (~1 rib)
- 90 grams fennel (1 small bulb)
- 28 grams garlic (4 large cloves)
- 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
- 1 cup white wine
- 4 cups water
- 1 can whole stewed tomatoes (400 grams/14 ounces)
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs flat-leaf parsley
- ½ teaspoon saffron threads (crushed)
- salt (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon pernod (optional)
- flat-leaf parsley (minced for garnish)
- Comté cheese (grated for garnish)
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Instructions
- 1 day before you plan to make the soup, thoroughly wash the fish bones using a spoon and clean brush to scrape away any clotted blood and remaining organs under cold running water. Thoroughly dry the fish and then set the pieces on a stainless steel wire rack set on top of an oven-safe tray.
- Sprinkle the fish evenly on all sides with the salt and then leave it uncovered in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
- When you're ready to make the soup, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Drain any excess water that's dripped off the fish from the tray and roast the fish on the rack until golden brown 15-20 minutes.
- While the fish is roasting, add the olive oil, onions, celery, fennel and garlic to a large heavy bottomed pot and saute over medium heat until lightly browned and starting to caramelize (about 20 minutes).
- Add the fennel seeds and saute until fragrant (another minute or two).
- Deglaze the pan with the white wine, scraping any browned bits off of the bottom of the pan. Boil the mixture until it no longer smells like alcohol.
- Add the water, tomatoes, thyme, parsley, and saffron. Add the roasted fish, partially cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally to break up the pieces of fish.
- When the soup is done cooking, use tongs or chopsticks to pick any large thick bones from the soup that might damage your food processor, like pieces of the head and spine.
- Ladle the soup de poisson into a food processor and pulse 3-4 times until it's about the consistency of chunky salsa. Do not over process it.
- Pass the soup through a wire mesh strainer pressing firmly down on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. You can also use a food mill if you have one.
- The solids should be very dry if you've pressed hard enough.
- Put the solids back in the pot along with 2 cups of water and bring the mixture to a boil. Pass the mixture back through a strainer, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
- Reheat the soup de poisson and finish by adjusting salt and pepper to taste and adding the Pernod. Serve and garnish with chopped parsley and grated Comté.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
267kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
83mg
(28%)
Sodium
993mg
(41%)
Potassium
866mg
(25%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
230IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
90mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 267kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 993mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 866mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 230IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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