A Classic Italian Christmas Eve Tradition – Zuppa di Pesce (Fish Soup)

assorted fish

🥗Healthier: firm tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while canned fish is budget-friendly.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: broth

Non-alcoholic wine maintains flavor without alcohol, broth is a cost-effective substitute.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: surimi

Chicken provides a lean protein option, surimi is a less expensive seafood alternative.

mussels

🥗Healthier: cooked lentils

💰Cheaper: canned clams

Lentils are a nutritious plant-based protein, canned clams are often cheaper than fresh mussels.

Heat olive oil in a pot and add chopped onion and minced garlic.

Add tomatoes and some water to the pot.

Season with salt and oregano, and let the sauce simmer.

Add mussels and clams to the pot, ensuring they are closed before cooking.

Pour in white wine and cover to cook for a few minutes.

Strain the juice from the mussels and clams and add it back to the pot.

Add squid, haddock, and crab to the pot and cook for a few minutes.

Finally, add shrimp and cook until done.

Serve the fish stew over toasted Italian bread and garnish with fresh parsley.

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