Easy Fish Soup Recipe

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With chunks of flavorful fish, this easy homemade Fish Soup recipe is a comfort meal the whole family will love. Made with your favorite fish and spiced tomato broth, this hearty dish warms the soul.

With chunks of flavorful fish, this easy homemade fish soup recipe is a comfort meal the whole family will love. Made with your favorite fish and spiced tomato broth, this hearty dish warms the soul.
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What is Fish Soup?

Fish soup originated in Italy in the maritime regions where fish was a common delicacy. To ensure nothing went to waste, fishermen often made soup or stew out of leftover pieces of fish.

With so many fishing villages lining the coast of Italy, there are loads of different variations of this soup recipe to try.

Ingredients You’ll Need

  • fish
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • hot pepper flakes
  • dry white wine
  • tomato puree
  • water
  • oregano
  • basil
  • Italian parsley
  • salt and pepper
  • Italian bread

(Note: Full recipe is at the bottom of the post)

How to Make Fish Soup

  • Add oil, garlic, and hot pepper flakes to a large pot and heat over medium heat for about a minute.
  • Toss in chopped fish and cook for one more minute. Add in the wine and cook over medium-high heat for roughly 3 more minutes. Add in the tomato puree, water, oregano, basil, and fresh parsley.
  • Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer the soup for about 30 minutes, until thickened. Season with salt and pepper after about 20 minutes. Serve immediately over grilled Italian bread.
With chunks of flavorful fish, this easy homemade fish soup recipe is a comfort meal the whole family will love. Made with your favorite fish and spiced tomato broth, this hearty dish warms the soul.

Tips and Tricks

  • You can add more water to your recipe for more broth or less water for a thicker, stew-like consistency.
  • Fish is naturally salty so add extra salt only at the end of the cooking process if needed.

Best Fish for This Recipe

This recipe works very well with a firm white fish like halibut or cod. Snapper and tilapia can also work well. Fish that fall apart easily like sole or tuna are not ideal. Shrimps, scallops, or other seafood makes a tasty addition to this recipe, too.

With chunks of flavorful fish, this easy homemade fish soup recipe is a comfort meal the whole family will love. Made with your favorite fish and spiced tomato broth, this hearty dish warms the soul.

How To Store Fish Soup

You can safely store fish soup in the fridge for up to 2 days when stored in an air-tight container.

Reheat in the microwave or a pot over medium-low heat until warm.

Can I Freeze Fish Soup?

In a freezer-safe container, fish soup can be safely stored for 4 to 6 months.

What Is The Difference Between Fish Stew And Fish Soup?

Fish stew is a thicker consistency with less water. Fish soup has a thinner broth and more liquid.

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With chunks of flavorful fish, this easy homemade fish soup recipe is a comfort meal the whole family will love. Made with your favorite fish and spiced tomato broth, this hearty dish warms the soul.

Fish Soup Recipe

By: Izzy
With chunks of flavorful fish, this easy homemade fish soup recipe is a comfort meal the whole family will love. Made with your favorite fish and spiced tomato broth, this hearty dish warms the soul.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound fish, cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 teaspoons garlic, chopped
  • hot pepper flakes, to taste
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 3/4 cup tomato puree
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4 slices Italian bread

Instructions 

  • Add oil, garlic, and hot pepper flakes to a large pot and heat over medium heat for about a minute.
  • Toss in chopped fish and cook for one more minute. Add in the wine and cook over medium-high heat for roughly 3 more minutes. Add in the tomato puree, water, oregano, basil, and fresh parsley.
  • Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer the soup for about 30 minutes, until thickened. Season with salt and pepper after about 20 minutes. Serve immediately over grilled Italian bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Net Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 154mg | Potassium: 648mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 576IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.

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About Izzy

I'm Izzy, a food lover and photographer. Here you’ll find a collection of simple recipes that are perfect for busy people. My blog aims to help you make and enjoy delicious and healthy food at home.

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