Zuppa di Pesce e Frutti di Mare (Mediterranean Seafood Soup)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut cod into pieces, reserving any scraps. Peel and devein prawns, reserving shells and any other scraps.

2. 2

   Place cod scraps, prawn shells, quartered onion, carrot, celery, salt, and pepper in a large saucepan. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until fish stock is fragrant, 15 to 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Strain and reserve the fish stock.

4. 4

   Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir sliced onion, red chile pepper, and minced garlic until softened, 5 to 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Pour in wine and cook for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and bring to a boil.

6. 6

   Add cod, prawns, clams, and mussels. Pour in 1 cup of the reserved fish stock. Simmer until fish is cooked through and clams and mussels have opened, 15 to 20 minutes. Discard any shellfish that do not open.

7. 7

   Toast bread in a toaster. Rub garlic halves onto one side of each toasted slice.

8. 8

   Place a piece of garlic toast in the bottom of each serving bowl. Ladle soup over the toast and top with fresh parsley.