Cioppino
Description
Hearty and aromatic soup. In Russian, the dish's name translates as "uncomplicated, simple." Although I would rate the recipe's difficulty as medium, by following the instructions and choosing the right ingredients, you'll succeed. Be sure to try it. Ladle into bowls and serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. In a small saucepan, heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil. Add finely chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring. Then add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
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Step 2
2. After that, pour in the wine. Simmer over low heat for 4 minutes, until the volume is reduced by half.
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Step 3
3. Then add tomatoes, cut into small cubes, to the pot. Pour in 1 cup of water and the marinade. Also add pepper, a spoonful of salt, sugar, and oregano. Add 7 sprigs of thyme. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 25 minutes.
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Step 4
4. Meanwhile, cut the fish fillet into 1.5 cm cubes. Place them on a baking sheet. Pour olive oil on top and add salt.
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Step 5
5. Then bake the fish in the oven for 10 minutes at 200 degrees.
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Step 6
6. When the soup has finished cooking, remove the thyme from it and add the butter.
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Step 7
7. Next, add the mollusks. Bring the soup to a boil.
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Step 8
8. After 6 minutes of cooking, add the peeled shrimp to the dish. Bring everything to a boil again.
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Step 9
9. Now simmer the soup for about 5 minutes, until the mussels open. Add finely chopped thyme.
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Step 10
10. Serve the cioppino with chopped parsley and croutons, adding pieces of fish.