BOUILLABAISSE

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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 large carrots, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 medium leeks, thinly sliced
  • 1 can (398 ml) chopped tomatoes, drained
  • 4 cups water
  • 3 tbsp fresh parsley
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp saffron
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 lb mixture of shrimp, mussels and scallops

Preparation

Step 1

In a large Dutch oven, heat oil. Add carrots, onion, garlic and leeks.

Saue until translucent over medium-high heat. Stir in tomatoes, water, parsley, bay leaf, salt, saffron, thyme and pepper.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes.

Add the seafood, cover and simmer 5 to 10 minutes or until cooked through. Discard any mussels that do not open. Discard bay leaf.

Serve in shallow bowls with lots of bread to sop up the juices.