Seafood Soup
4 oz. turkey bacon, coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium fennel bulb, coarsely chopped (reserve 1/4 C. of the stalky fronds, chopped)
1 C. dry white wine (the alcohol will evaporate out during the cooking process)
1 C. water (substitute chicken broth for a richer flavor or vegetable broth for pesco-vegetarians)
1, 8-oz. bottle of clam juice
1, 141/2-oz. can low-sodium, diced tomatoes (do not drain)
1 sprig of fresh thyme, chopped fine or 1 tsp. dried thyme
1 T. caraway seeds
11/2lb. halibut, cut into 21/2inch pieces
1 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2C. fresh chopped parsley
Sauté bacon in a large non-stick stockpot over medium heat until crisp, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer bacon bits to a bowl. Add onion to bacon drippings (there will be very little with turkey bacon) and sauté for 5 minutes or until just soft. Add the fennel bulb and sauté for 5 minutes. Add wine, chicken broth, clam juice, can of tomatoes, thyme, caraway seeds and the reserved fennel fronds. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and add the bacon bits back into the pot. Add halibut and shrimp. Cover and cook for about 3-5 minutes or until fish is cooked through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the fresh parsley and serve.
6 servings
Calories, 311
Fiber, 3 grams
Total Fat 6, grams