Italian Fish Soup (Zuppa di Pesce) is a perfect soup to brighten any table. Every coastal town in Italy has its own fish soup based on the types of fish found in that area. This is an aromatic soup that is a meal in itself.
One type of fish and some shellfish work well. Of course, the fresher the fish the better. I have chosen grouper because it is a firm fish that cooks well and is readily available. Any type of non-oily fish that will hold its shape when cooked can be used.
Italian Zuppa di Pesce (Italian Fish Soup)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup onion, sliced
1 celery stalk, sliced (about ½ cup)
1 carrot, sliced (about ½ cup)
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 anchovy fillet
Several parsley sprigs (about ¼ cup)
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup clam juice
½ pound plum tomatoes, chopped (about 1½ cups)
½ pound clams (yields ¼ pound clam meat)
½ pound grouper, cut into 3-inch pieces
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 slices country-style whole grain bread
Hot pepper sauce
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery, carrot, garlic, anchovy and parsley. Gently sauté the ingredients until the onion turns a golden color, about 5 minutes. Do not let the vegetables burn. Carefully stir in wine, clam juice and tomatoes. Simmer gently for 5 minutes to reduce the liquid.
Scrub clam shells. Add clams in their shells and fish. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the soup to a simmer, lower the heat and cook, gently, for 5 minutes. Check the seasoning and add more, if necessary. Serve in large soup bowls with bread on the side, passing the hot pepper sauce to used as desired.
Nutrients per serving: 405 calories, 8 grams fat, 1.3 grams saturated fat, 85 milligrams cholesterol, 45 grams protein, 31 grams carbohydrates, 6 grams fiber, 630 milligrams sodium.
From "Mix'n'Match Meals in Minutes for People with Diabetes" by Linda Gassenheimer, published by the American Diabetes Association
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