Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 bulb fennel, chopped
  • 1 red pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow pepper, sliced
  • 3 leeks, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried hot crushed red pepper
  • 2 cups canned Italian tomatoes
  • 3 cups fish stock or water
  • 1/2 cup dry vermouth or white wine
  • Course salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1 pound halibut, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled
  • 1/2 pound bay scallops
  • Chopped parsley or chives to garnish

Method

  • In a large casserole, heat the olive oil and gently cook the fennel, peppers, leeks and garlic until they are soft.
  • Add the crushed red pepper, tomatoes, stock or water and vermouth.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper and simmer gently, covered for 10 minutes.
  • Uncover and simmer for 10 more minutes.
  • The sauce should be fairly thick.
  • Add the halibut, shrimp and scallops and cook for two minutes.
  • Be careful not to overcook.
  • Garnish with parsley or chives and serve in hot soup bowls.