Ingredients

  • 2 tsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 c. Onion -- Minced
  • 1 clv garlic -- Chopped
  • 2 c. No-Salt-Added Tomatoes
  • 1/2 x Cu Dry White Wine
  • 1 Tbsp. Fresh Parsley -- Minced
  • 1 Tbsp. Tomato Paste
  • 1/2 tsp Dry Thyme
  • 1 x Bay Leaf
  • 1/8 tsp Crushed Saffron Or possibly Turmeric
  • 1/8 tsp Fennel Seeds
  • 10 ounce Hard White Fish (Cod, Haddock Or possibly Sole) - Cut In 1 1/2" Chunks
  • 2 x 6-Oz Fresh Or possibly Thawed
  • 12 x Littleneck Clams -- Scrubbed
  • 3 ounce Orzo -- Cooked And Liquid removed

Method

  • In large saucepan, heat oil; add in onion and garlic.
  • Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, 3 min.
  • Add in tomatoes, 1 1/2 c. water, wine, parsley, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaf, saffron and fennel seeds; stir to combine.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  • Add in fish, lobster and clams; return to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, 6-8 min, till clams open and fish and lobster are cooked through.
  • (Throw away any clams which don't open.)
  • Remove bay leaf.
  • To serve, spoon orzo proportionately into 4 shallow soup bowls; ladle bouillabaisse proportionately over orzo.