Italian Fish Soup Recipe | PIATTO RECIPES Italian Cooking

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.

Prepare the seafood by cleaning and cutting as necessary.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened.

Stir in tomato puree and cook for a few minutes.

Add red chili pepper and cook briefly.

Add the seafood in stages, starting with the squid and calamari, then the fish, followed by shrimp, clams, and mussels, cooking each until done.

Season with fine salt and stir in chopped parsley before serving.

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