Bouillabaisse

Bouillabaisse

Updated November 4, 2026

French fish stew with saffron broth, served with garlicky mayo (rouille) and crusty bread.

Cook time
1 hr 45 min
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Ingredients

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  • mixed firm fish (John Dory, monkfish, sea bass)
  • mussels and clams
  • olive oil
  • onion, sliced
  • fennel bulb, sliced
  • garlic
  • crushed tomatoes
  • saffron threads
  • dried orange peel
  • Pastis or Pernod
  • fish stock
  • thyme
  • bay leaves
  • rouille (garlic-saffron mayo)
  • garlic croûtons

Instructions

Build the broth
Build the broth
Layer in seafood
Layer in seafood
Serve the two courses
Serve the two courses

Tomorrow's Meal

Bouillabaisse Bread Soup (Ribollita-Style)

Leftover bouillabaisse simmered with day-old bread and fresh greens, transforming into a hearty, rustic bread soup

You'll need to pick up:

Day-old crusty bread (cut into chunks)Fresh leafy greens (spinach, kale, or chard)Good olive oilGarlic cloves

Quick overview:

  1. 1.Reheat leftover bouillabaisse gently in a pot over medium heat
  2. 2.Tear day-old bread into rough chunks and add to simmering broth
  3. 3.Let bread soften and absorb broth for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally
  4. 4.Mince 2-3 garlic cloves and sauté in olive oil until fragrant
  5. 5.Stir garlic oil into soup, then add fresh greens and wilt for 2 minutes
  6. 6.Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of saffron if desired
  7. 7.Serve hot, drizzled with additional olive oil

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