Zuppa Di Baccala Baccala Soup Recipes

BACCALA SOUP

Steps:

• Soak baccala in a deep pan/bowl filled with water for 2 days;changing water once a day.
• Cut fish up into 4 inch squares;set aside.
• In pot on a medium low flame; put oil,onion and garlic; brown gently.
• Add celery,bay leaf,thyme and parsley; continue browning for 1-2 minutes.
• Add tomatoes; cook 5 minutes.
• Add potatoes; cook 10 minutes.
• Add fish; cover and lower flame.
• Cook slowly; 40 minutes or until potatoes and fish are done.
• Stir in pepper at end of cook time.

ZUPPA DI BACCALA - BACCALA SOUP RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oil and add garlic cooking a couple of minutes. Add onion and fennel slices. Cook about 6 minutes until just tender. Increase heat and add wine. Cook down 3-4 minutes. Add potatoes Now add the tomatoes. Add fresh herbs, bay leaf, fennel fronds, and red pepper flakes. Add water.Bring to boil and reduce heat to simmer until potatoes 10-12 minutes. Cut the fish into pieces about 2 inches long. Add Cod. Cover and simmer - do not boil - for about 30 minutes or until the fish is tender and potatoes are fully cooked. Check for seasoning and adjust. Remove bay leaf!! The experience of having one in your mouth can be unpleasant and may cause choking. I like to serve this over a thick slice of Italian crusty bread first brushed with olive oil. For the photo, I used a thick slice of delicious and fresh Potato Rosemary Bread. A drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil completes the experience. Troppo Bella!