Fish Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded & diced
  • 2-3 carrots, diced
  • 1-2 celery stalks, diced
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ¼ tsp dried (crushed) pepper flakes
  • ½ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes (juices included)
  • ¾ cup vegetable broth
  • 1 lb. firm white fish (such as tilapia), cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ½ lb. medium shrimp, shelled
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

 1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan set over medium heat.

 2. Add the onion, garlic, red bell pepper and carrot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions and peppers are tender, 7 to 8 minutes.

 3. Add the oregano and chile flakes, and cook for 1 minute. Add the parsley and white wine, and cook for 1 additional minute.

 4. Add the tomatoes and vegetable broth, and bring to a simmer. Cover and low simmer 10-15 minutes.

 5. Add the tilapia pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until the fish is almost cooked through, about 4 minutes.

 6. Add the shrimp and continue to simmer until the shrimp is barely cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve.