Bouillabaisse

This is a very nourishing and quick to prepare soup that comes from France.If you cannot find mussels or the fish feel free to substitute with those available.



Servings:4
Ingredients:
1 dozen fresh mussels
2 leeks or 1/4c chopped onions
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1-14oz. can diced tomatoes with garli,oregano, and basil
14oz. water
1/2tsp. dried thyme
1 lb. cod,snapper, tilapia,or any fish of your choice plus shrimp,deveined,& cut in half



1. Scrub mussels under cold running water and remove beard.Set aside in a bowl of water.
2.Clean leeks, if using and thinly chop white part.Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat .Cook leek or onion(if using)until soft, maybe 3-5 minutes.
3.Stir in the tomatoes,water, and thyme.Bring to a boil.Add the fish and shrimp.Drain mussels and add to soup.Cover and simmer for an additional 8 minutes.
4.Uncover and remove mussels that have not opened and discard.Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
5. Remove from heat.Serve hot.