Description
A fragrant and hearty vegetarian version of the classic French bouillabaisse, packed with vegetables and flavorful herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 fennel bulb, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Stir in fennel and bell pepper, cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add zucchini, broth, tomatoes, thyme, basil, and saffron. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in spinach and lemon juice, cook for another 2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
- Can be served with crusty bread.
- For extra protein, add chickpeas or tofu.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg