Jean

While living in Paris, I went to a wonderful hole-in-the wall that featured a cod fish soup similar to this one. To die for!

In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, 4 cloves of garlic, 1 teaspoon of saffron powder, bread crumbs, and red pepper flakes. Set aside. Preheat the oven broiler. Arrange the baguette...

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup light mayonnaise
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 teaspoon saffron powder
• 4 teaspoons plain dry bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 French baguette, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 1 leek, bulb only, chopped
• 1 pinch saffron powder
• 1 bay leaf
• 3/4 cup white wine
• 1/3 cup red wine
• 4 ounces cod fillets
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 roma (plum) tomato, seeded and chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
• 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese