Mediterranean Fish Soup

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Mediterranean

A vibrant Mediterranean fish soup bursting with flavors from tomatoes, olives, and herbs, perfect for seafood lovers seeking a hearty, wholesome, and flavorful meal.

Be the first to rate this recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
  • 2 (14 oz.) cans chicken broth
  • 2 1/2 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 to 2 pounds assorted fish (tilapia, mahi mahi, etc.)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, sauté chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic until softened.
  2. Add stewed tomatoes, chicken broth, sliced mushrooms, black olives, orange juice, white wine, bay leaves, dried basil, fennel seed, and black pepper.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes to develop flavors.
  4. Add the fish (or shrimp) to the soup and cook until the fish is opaque and cooked through, about 5-10 minutes.
  5. Remove bay leaves before serving. Serve hot with crusty bread if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

413 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 17.4g 35% DV
Total Fat 13.5g 17% DV
Carbs 62.7g 23% DV
Fiber 16.2g 58% DV
Sugar 7.9g 16% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1281.8mg 56% DV
Potassium 1074mg 23% DV
Cholesterol 21.8mg 7% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 194.5mcg 22% DV
Vitamin C 54.7mg 61% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 3% DV
Calcium 460mg 35% DV
Iron 16.8mg 93% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Low-fat
Contains Fish

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

Mediterranean recipes → Chicken recipes → Seafood recipes → All recipes →