Herbed Haddock Soup Recipes

HERBED HADDOCK SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks. Cover and cook until leeks begin to soften, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Add potatoes; stir 1 minute. Add clam juice and thyme; bring to boil. Cover pan, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 6 minutes. Add cream; return to simmer. Add haddock and simmer uncovered until potatoes are tender and haddock is opaque in center, about 5 minutes. Season soup with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls.

SMOKED HADDOCK SOUP

Steps:

• Wrap the rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, and peppercorns in the cheesecloth and secure with the kitchen string. Set aside.
• In a medium saucepan over moderate heat, melt the butter. Add the leeks and fennel and sauté, stirring occasionally, until softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the heavy cream and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, add the herb package, and simmer until the soup is reduced by about one third, 20 to 25 minutes. Add haddock, cover, and simmer an additional 5 minutes. Season to taste. Divide soup among 8 bowls, making sure to evenly distribute the fish and vegetables. Sprinkle each dish with dill and serve immediately.