Bouillabaisse
Remember that you can use whatever combination of fish and shellfish you like, provided you don’t include oily fish such as salmon, mackerel, or tuna. SERVES 10 INGREDIENTS FOR BOUILLABAISSE: 4 lb. mixed filleted, skinned fish, such as Pacific rockfish, monkfish, sea bass, or halibut Salt (use sea salt if possible) 1/2 cup extra-virgin […]
Creamy Tomato Soup With Basil Coulis
Canned tomatoes make a soup loaded with flavor. The coulis adds an extra punch. YIELDS ABOUT 6 1/2 CUPS; SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS For the Basil Coulis: 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves 1 clove garlic, crushed and peeled; more to taste Sea salt or kosher salt 1/4 cup fruity extra-virgin olive oil; more if […]
Tunisian Chickpea Soup
Harissa is a hot pepper paste you’ll find in most Middle Eastern markets. One dollop turns up the heat in this make ahead soup. SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups dried chickpeas, washed and picked over 2 bay leaves 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 2 tablespoons olive oil (the fruitier the better) 1 cup coarsely […]
Colombian Chicken Soup (ajiaco)
Aji, a Colombian hot sauce, is traditionally made with chiles that haven’t been seeded, but you’ll probably find it plenty spicy without the seeds. The soup and aji can be made a day ahead. If the soup is too thick after it’s reheated, thin itMwith water SERVES 8 INGREDIENTS FOR THE SOUP: 3 lb. […]