Fish Soup with Mussels and Clams

Description

This is a dish that is a bit spendy, so make it on special occasions. It is a wonderfully hearty yet low-cal and light soup that I find delectable! This is a seafood-lovers delight!

Ingredients

• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup butter, or as needed
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 cups chopped tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup dry white wine
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• ⅛ teaspoon saffron
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 pounds whiting (merluzzo), chopped into small chunks
• 12 mussels, in shells and cleaned
• 12 clams in shell, scrubbed

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 55 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 8