Provençal Fish Soup with Caviar

By Beleaev Family | Beleaev Caviar & Gourmet | beleaev.com

Provençal fish soup is the bouillabaisse cousin from the south of France. Tomato, fennel, saffron, white fish. With caviar on top, it becomes a properly luxurious main course.

Key Takeaways

• Use mixed white fish (cod, halibut, monkfish)
• Saffron and fennel for Provençal character
• 10g of [Royal Oscietra](https://beleaev.com/products/royal-oscietra-caviar-copy) per portion
• Serve with rouille and croûtons
• Caviar on top after plating

The Ingredients

Serves 4

• 600g mixed white fish (cod, halibut, monkfish), cubed
• 1 fennel bulb, sliced
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, sliced
• 800g chopped tomatoes
• 200ml dry white wine
• 1 litre fish stock
• A pinch of saffron
• 1 strip orange peel
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 40g Royal Oscietra
• 4 slices toasted baguette
• 4 tbsp aioli
• Sea salt and black pepper

The Method

1. Heat olive oil in large pot. Sweat fennel, onion, garlic 8 min.

2. Add tomatoes, wine, stock, saffron, orange peel. Simmer 25 min.

3. Add fish cubes. Simmer 5 min until just cooked.

4. Discard orange peel. Season.

5. Ladle into warm bowls. Top each with 10g caviar.

6. Serve with toasted baguette and aioli on the side.

Tips

Multiple fish varieties give depth.

Don't overcook fish.

Saffron in stock to release flavour.

Caviar after plating.

Variations and Pairings

With Beluga: 30g of Beluga XXL total.

With prawns: Add 200g large prawns in the last 3 min.

Wine pairing: A Provençal rosé.

For more soups, see our crab bisque and oyster soup with caviar recipes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What white fish?

Cod, halibut, monkfish, sea bass. Choose 2-3 varieties.

Make in advance?

Make broth ahead. Add fish to order.

How much caviar?

10g per portion.

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