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d_kakavouli

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I recently had Greek fish soup at someone's house and I realized that I want to learn how to make it for myself. She did give me a recipe, but I am wondering if you guys have some tips. Here is her ingredients list:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 celery stalks, cleaned and chopped
  • 2 whole carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 10 cups water
  • 2 potatoes, chopped
  • 1 pound white fish
  • 1 cup small pasta like orzo
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • lemon juice, for serving

I am not super attached to making her version, but those of you who have cooked it, can you take a look at the ingredients and let me know if you have anything to add or subtract? Would seasoning with a bit of saffron taste good in this dish? I have some gorgeous saffron from Greece.
 
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The ingredient list looks solid. You could add parsley to add a nice aroma. Some also add bay leaf.
 
Instead of just water, I would add a couple of chicken or vegetable broth cubes.
 
The ingredient list looks solid. You could add parsley to add a nice aroma. Some also add bay leaf.
I would add bay leaf, as well. Fresh herbs to garnish like parsley, chives - delicious. I use one or the other - both give a different flavor.
 

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