Provencal Seafood Bisque Recipe

Outrageously good seafood bisque inspired by Provencal flavors, with saffron, tomato, and mild, white fish. Great with crusty bread.

1 Cook the bacon on medium heat in a 6 to 8 quart pot until it is crispy. Remove the bacon from the pot with a slotted spoon. Set aside on a paper towel to use for garnish later. 2 Increase...

Ingredients

• 3 slices of bacon, roughly chopped (can substitute olive oil or butter, 3 Tbsp)
• 1 medium white or yellow onion, chopped
• 1 large celery stalk, chopped
• 1 large carrot, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 plum tomatoes, chopped
• 1 pound white fish fillets, roughly chopped
• 1 teaspoon of orange zest
• A pinch of cayenne
• A large pinch of saffron
• 1 quart of shellfish stock, OR 16 ounces of clam juice plus 16 ounces of fish stock or water
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• Salt to taste