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Fish Soup with Fennel Dumplings

  • Servings:

    Serves 6 as an appetizer
  • Prep Time:

    10 minutes
  • Cook Time:

    20 minutes

Ingredients

1/2 cup nonfat or low-fat buttermilk (Fennel Dumplings)
1 egg (Fennel Dumplings)
2 Tbsp. canola oil (Fennel Dumplings)
2 tsp. fennel seeds (Fennel Dumplings)
1/4 cup chopped fennel fronds (optional, from the fennel used for the soup) (Fennel Dumplings)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (Fennel Dumplings)
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda (Fennel Dumplings)
1/8 tsp. salt (Fennel Dumplings)
1 1/2 Tbsp. canola oil (Fish Soup)
2 large fennel bulbs diced into 1-inch pieces (fronds reserved for dumplings and garnish, optional) (Fish Soup)
3 cloves garlic, minced (Fish Soup)
1/3 cup white wine (Fish Soup)
3 cups clam juice or low-sodium vegetable broth (Fish Soup)
1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes (Fish Soup)
1 cup water (Fish Soup)
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper (Fish Soup)
2 lbs. mild white fish fillets (like tilapia, sole, cod), cut into 2-inch pieces (Fish Soup)
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice (Fish Soup)
Fish Soup with Fennel Dumplings

Directions

1. Prepare the dumplings. In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and oil. Stir in fennel seeds and fennel fronds if using.
2. In another medium bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and salt. Add dryingredients to wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Set aside.
3. Fill a large pot halfway with water and bring to a boil over high heat.
4. While the water for the dumplings comes to a boil, prepare the soup. In alarge pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add fennel bulbs and cook until softened, about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and wine, cooking just 30 seconds, and stirring to release any brown bits on the bottom of the pan. Add clam juice or vegetable broth, tomatoes, water, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Add fish pieces, reduce heat to medium, so the soup is at a soft boil, and cook until fish is flaky, about 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, cover, and remove from heat.
5. When water for dumplings comes to a boil, make dumplings using 2 teaspoons - one to scoop the dough and the other to push the dough into the boiling water.Dumplings should be about the size of a golf ball. You should be able to make 18 to 20 dumplings. Reduce heat to medium, so water is at a rolling boil; cover, and cook dumplings for 10 minutes. Do not overcrowd; cook in batches if needed.Dumplings are ready when they have about doubled in size and are slightly firm to the touch. Cut one in half - the center should be cooked through, not dense and doughy.
Source: Hannaford fresh Magazine, January - February 2013

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings Serves 6
Base Nutrients
Calories 490 kcal (25%)
Calories from Fat 126 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 14 g (22%)
Saturated Fat 3 g (15%)
Cholesterol 170 mg (57%)
Sodium 930 mg (39%)
Total Carbohydrates 42 g (14%)
Dietary Fiber 6 g (24%)
Protein 48 g (80%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C n/a
Minerals
Calcium n/a
Iron n/a
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