A rich, golden-hued soup, filled with chunky salmon pieces, vibrant sundried tomatoes, topped with a swirl of crème fraîche and fresh thyme sprigs. A warm, crusty sliced baguette on the side.

Sundrenched Salmon Bouillabaisse

Name: Sundrenched Salmon Bouillabaisse
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: Salmon fillet (skinless), 500g cut into chunks; Fennel bulb, 1 large sliced thin; Leek, 1 sliced thin; Garlic cloves, 2 minced; White wine, 1 cup; Sundried tomatoes, 1/2 cup chopped; Saffron threads, a pinch; Fresh thyme sprigs, 3-4; Fish stock, 4 cups; Crème fraîche, to garnish; Olive oil, 2 tbsp; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style French

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: December 16, 2024

Welcome to a delightful culinary journey featuring our star ingredient, 'Salmon'. This soup is an innovative twist to classic French cuisine, combining heart-warming warmth with burst of flavors, perfect for a chilly day.

Ingredients (for 4)

Salmon fillet (skinless) - 500g - cut into chunks
Fennel bulb - 1 large - sliced thin
Leek - 1 - sliced thin
Garlic cloves - 2 - minced
White wine - 1 cup
Sundried tomatoes - 1/2 cup - chopped
Saffron threads - a pinch
Fresh thyme sprigs - 3-4
Fish stock - 4 cups
Crème fraîche - to garnish
Olive oil - 2 tbsp
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍲🔥🥬

In a large pot, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté 1 thinly sliced leek, 1 large thinly sliced fennel bulb and 2 minced garlic cloves until the vegetables are tender.
Step 2 - 🥣🥤🍅

Stir in 1 cup of white wine, 1/2 cup of chopped sundried tomatoes, a pinch of saffron threads, 3-4 sprigs of fresh thyme, and 500g of skinless salmon chunks. Add 4 cups of fish stock, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 3 - 🔥🍲⌛

Bring the pot to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes until all the flavours are well blended.
Step 4 - 🥣🥄🍞

Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish each serving with a dollop of crème fraîche, and serve it with crusty bread.

Additional

This dish marries the earthy flavor of salmon with the tangy punch of sundried tomatoes, creating an interesting dynamic. An extra kick can be added with a squeeze of lemon, or a touch of spiciness with red chili flakes. Kids would love to decorate the soup with thyme or baguette slices.