Tomato Fish Soup with Mediterranean Flavors and Fresh Herbs

Tomato Fish Soup with Mediterranean Flavors and Fresh Herbs

ioanacooks.com

Classic tomato fish soup layered with delicate fish, vegetables, and vibrant herbs for ultimate Mediterranean depth.

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Cooking tools:

  • Grill pan
  • Open flame burner
  • Stockpot
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Ladle
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring spoon
  • Nonstick skillet
  • Spatula
  • Tongs
  • Fish spatula
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Stove
  • Oven
  • Serving bowl
  • Plate
  • Paring knife
  • Kitchen scale
  • Colander
  • Paper towel
  • Serving platter
  • Soup bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 kg assorted whole fish (carp, zander, cod), filleted with heads, bones, and trimmings reserved
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled
  • 2 parsley roots or 2 additional carrots, peeled
  • 1/2 celeriac root, peeled
  • 1 leek, trimmed and cleaned
  • 2 onions (1 whole, 1 for charring)
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 5 whole allspice berries
  • 5 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons clarified butter, plus additional cold butter for finishing
  • 1 small eggplant, diced
  • 1 zucchini, roughly chopped
  • Fresh thyme sprigs
  • 250 ml homemade tomato purée
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 kaffir lime leaf
  • 7 capers, rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons caper brine
  • 1 fresh hot chili pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Lemon halves, for grilling
  • Lime wedges
  • Fresh chili pepper, thinly sliced
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro
  • Fish balls (optional, see instructions for preparation)

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