How To Make A Real Tasty French Fish Soup

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned fish is more affordable.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric offers a similar color with health benefits, while paprika is more economical.

shellfish

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: canned clams

Chicken is a leaner protein alternative, and canned clams are budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

Cut vegetables and aromatic herbs and fish before cooking.

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium to high heat.

Add aromatic mix (onion, garlic, shallots, fennel, celery, carrot) and sweat for approximately 5 minutes.

Add fish to the pan and mix well.

Pour in 1 liter of homemade fish stock.

Add 4 cloves of crushed garlic, a spoon of tomato paste, and saffron; mix everything well.

Bring to a boil and cook for around 30 minutes.

Prepare a sauce (aioli or rouille) using 4 cloves of pressed garlic, 2 egg yolks, lemon juice, and olive oil, mixing until thick.

After 30 minutes, turn off the heat and blend the soup with a hand blender, then strain it.

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