Fish Soup (Brodo di Pesce) - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Fish Soup (Brodo di Pesce) is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by /contributors/gianni-scappin This recipe is part of the Epicurious Online Cooking School, in partnership with the Culinary Institute of America. To watch it being made, and to learn how to make other Italian classics, check out the videos.

Ingredients

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds firm white fish fillet, such as red snapper or sea bream
1/2 pound scallops, muscle tabs removed, cut in half if large
1/2 pound shrimp, cleaned and tails removed
1/2 pound squid, cleaned and cut into bite-size pieces
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed saffron threads
2 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed
2 dozen mussels, scrubbed and debearded
1 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
3 Roma tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, torn
4 cups fish stock or water, as needed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

In a large pot over moderate heat, warm the oil. Sear the fish fillets until browned on both sides, about 4 minutes total. Add the scallops, shrimp, squid, and garlic to the pan and cook, stirring very gently, until the garlic is aromatic, about 1 minute.
Add the saffron, clams, mussels, white wine, pepper flakes, tomatoes, about half the parsley, and half the basil. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 2 minutes to begin cooking the seafood.
Add the fish stock or water to make the soup as brothy as you like. Return the liquids to a boil, cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer until the clams and mussels are completely open, 4 to 5 minutes (discard any that do not open after that time).
Add the remaining parsley and basil, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Gently ladle the soup into bowls, preserving as many whole pieces of fish as possible.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fish Soup (Brodo di Pesce) good for PCOS?

Yes, this Fish Soup (Brodo di Pesce) recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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