Psarosoupa (Greek Seafood Soup) - Chefwiz

Ingredients

• 6 cups of seafood stock
• 2 pounds of swordfish steaks
• 4 tablespoons of olive oil (, divided (or as needed))
• ½ large white onion (, diced)
• 3 medium carrots (, sliced)
• 3 stalks of celery (, sliced)
• 4 cloves of garlic (, minced)
• 1 (2 ounce) can of minced anchovies
• 4 tablespoons of lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley
• ½ tablespoon of salt
• 2 teaspoons of chopped fresh celery leaves
• 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon of chopped fresh thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 medium russet potatoes (, peeled and cubed)
• ½ cup of uncooked white rice
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste