Classic French Bouillabaisse
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A classic French fish soup originating from Marseille, packed with rich Mediterranean flavors. This version is made with fresh white fish, mussels, fennel, saffron, and a hint of orange zest, served alongside a garlic saffron Rouille sauce.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Prepare saffron-infused wine and chop the aromatic vegetables. → Sweat celery, onion, fennel, and garlic in olive oil, then stir in tomato paste, fresh tomatoes, herbs, pastis, and orange zest. → Pour in white wine and fish stock, add potatoes, and simmer for 7-10 minutes. → Remove the herb bundle and orange peel, then add fish chunks and mussels to cook through. → Season to taste and serve garnished with parsley alongside toasted bread and Rouille.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Prepare saffron-infused wine and chop the aromatic vegetables. → Sweat celery, onion, fennel, and garlic in olive oil, then stir in tomato paste, fresh tomatoes, herbs, pastis, and orange zest. → Pour in white wine and fish stock, add potatoes, and simmer for 7-10 minutes. → Remove the herb bundle and orange peel, then add fish chunks and mussels to cook through. → Season to taste and serve garnished with parsley alongside toasted bread and Rouille.
Introduction
A classic French fish soup originating from Marseille, packed with rich Mediterranean flavors. This version is made with fresh white fish, mussels, fennel, saffron, and a hint of orange zest, served alongside a garlic saffron Rouille sauce.
Step 1
Soak a pinch of saffron threads in a small glass of white wine for 10-15 minutes to extract flavor and color.
Step 2
Finely chop the celery stalk and onion. Thinly slice half of the fennel.
Step 3
Heat some olive oil in a large pot over medium-to-high heat, then add the chopped celery, onion, and fennel. Finely chop 2 cloves of garlic and add them to the pot to sweat.
Step 4
Add 1 tablespoon of tomato concentrate and 2 roughly chopped fresh tomatoes to the pot, stirring well to combine.
Step 5
Tie parsley, thyme, and a bay leaf together to make a bouquet garni, then add it to the pot. Pour in 2 tablespoons of Pernod or Pastis.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Soak the saffron in white wine beforehand to fully release its unique aroma and vibrant yellow color.
Use non-oily fish species like red mullet, hake, plaice, or sole. Avoid oily fish like mackerel, salmon, or sardines.
Discard any broken mussels or those that do not open after cooking.
The classic way to eat Bouillabaisse is to spread Rouille sauce on toasted bread, dip it into the soup, and eat it with the fish.
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