Italian Fish Soup

Nutrition

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   Thaw the fish fillets and shrimp , if frozen

2. 2

   Rinse fish and shrimp

3. 3

   Pat dry with paper towels

4. 4

   Cut the fish into 1-inch pieces

5. 5

   Halve the shrimp lengthwise

6. 6

   Chill

7. 7

   In a large saucepan combine the 3 cups water , tomatoes , carrots , celery , wine or water , onion bouillon , marjoram , orange peel , garlic , bay leaves , and hot pepper sauce

8. 8

   Bring to boiling

9. 9

   Reduce heat

10. 10

    Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are nearly tender

11. 11

    Stir in tomato paste

12. 12

    Add fish and shrimp to saucepan

13. 13

    Bring mixture just to boiling

14. 14

    Cover and simmer about 5 minutes more or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork and shrimp turn pink

15. 15

    Discard bay leaves

16. 16

    To serve , ladle into soup bowls

17. 17

    Place a slice of italian bread on each serving

18. 18

    Serve immediately.