Venetian Fish Soup

Dive into the rustic charm of Venetian Fish Soup, a heartwarming dish brimming with the coastal flavors of Italy. This traditional seafood stew combines tender white fish, succulent shrimp, and briny mussels simmered in a fragrant broth of fish stock, white wine, and ripe tomatoes. Enhanced with aromatic vegetables like garlic, onion, celery, and carrot, this dish is both comforting and elegant, perfect for a cozy dinner or a special occasion. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and served alongside crusty bread to soak up every drop of the savory broth, this one-pot wonder is as easy as it is impressive. Ready in just an hour, this authentic Venetian recipe brings the essence of the Mediterranean straight to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 stalk celery stalk, finely chopped
• 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
• 3 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 4 cups fish stock
• 1 pound assorted white fish fillets (such as cod or haddock), cut into bite-sized pieces
• 12 pieces mussels, scrubbed and cleaned
• 12 pieces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 4 slices crusty bread, for serving

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion, garlic, celery, and carrot. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.

Step 3

Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes, allowing them to break down and release their juices.

Step 4

Pour in the white wine and simmer for 2–3 minutes to let the alcohol cook off.

Step 5

Add the fish stock and bay leaf to the pot, and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 6

Season the soup with salt and black pepper. Gently add the white fish pieces, mussels, and shrimp to the pot.

Step 7

Cover the pot and cook for 8–10 minutes, or until the fish is tender, the mussels have opened, and the shrimp are pink and fully cooked.

Step 8

Discard any mussels that remain closed after cooking.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.

Step 10

Serve hot with slices of crusty bread on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2894.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2146.5

Total Fat 64.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 640.7mg	0%
Sodium 6266.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 165.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.5g	0%
Total Sugars 25.8g
Protein 186.9g	0%

Vitamin D 1282.7IU	0%
Calcium 523.2mg	0%
Iron 19.5mg	0%
Potassium 4529.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.2%

Protein: 37.6%

Carbs: 33.3%