Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of seafood bisque with this easy recipe. Learn how to make a creamy and delicious soup perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 3 slices beef bacon, roughly chopped (can substitute extra virgin olive oil or butter, 45 g)
- 1 medium white or yellow onion, chopped
- 1 large celery stalk, chopped
- 1 large carrot, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 plum tomatoes, chopped
- 1 pound (454 g) white fish fillets, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) orange zest
- A pinch cayenne
- A large pinch saffron
- 1 liter shellfish stock, OR 480 ml clam juice plus 480 ml fish stock or water
- 60 ml heavy cream
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the chopped beef bacon on medium heat until it becomes crispy. Remove it with a slotted spoon and let it drain on a paper towel for later use as a topping.
- Turn the heat up to medium-high and add the chopped onions, celery, and carrot. Stir frequently for 3-4 minutes until the onions turn translucent, ensuring they do not brown. Sprinkle a bit of salt as they cook.
- Keep stirring regularly.
- Add the chopped garlic, plum tomatoes, white fish, orange zest, cayenne, saffron, and your choice of shellfish stock, clam juice with fish stock, or water. Let the mixture simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, but avoid reaching a vigorous boil.
- Prepare another pot. Transfer a third of the soup into a blender and purée it on high speed (starting with low and then increasing) for 1 minute until smooth. Continue blending the rest of the soup in batches. Pour the puréed mixture into the clean pot.
- Place the pot on medium-low heat and incorporate the heavy cream, stirring thoroughly. Taste for salt and adjust if necessary, ensuring the mixture does not boil to prevent it from breaking. Serve the bisque with bacon pieces on top or garnish with dill fronds, accompanied by crusty bread. A dry rosé like Beaujolais or Pinot Noir complements this dish well. Enjoyed the recipe? Please rate and comment below!
Notes
- Consider using extra virgin olive oil or butter as a vegetarian alternative to beef bacon.
- Opt for fresh, ripe plum tomatoes for the most delicious bisque flavor.
- Be mindful of salt usage, as shellfish stock or clam juice may already contain salt.
