Fennel & White Fish Broth
Delicate white fish poached in a light fennel broth — a clean, low-fat bowl that's gentle and quietly elegant.
Ingredients
- 2 fillets White fish fillet
- 1 Fennel bulb
- 800 ml Fish stock
- 1 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 Leek (optional)
- 1 Lemon (optional)
- 2 tbsp Parsley (optional)
Method
- Thinly slice the fennel and leek.
- Soften the fennel and leek in the oil over medium-low heat without browning, about 6 minutes.
- Add the stock and salt and simmer for 8 minutes to build the broth.
- Slide the fish into the broth and poach gently until it flakes, about 6 minutes.
- Squeeze the lemon in, scatter the parsley, and serve.
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About Fennel & White Fish Broth
Fennel and white fish broth is a light Mediterranean soup in the tradition of gentle poached-fish dishes found along the coast, where delicate seafood is treated simply so its freshness comes through. A flaky white fish fillet is poached in a clear, aromatic broth built from fennel and leek softened slowly in olive oil, with fish stock as the base. What defines it is restraint: nothing is browned, nothing is heavy, and the anise sweetness of the fennel infuses the liquid rather than any cream or roux weighing it down.
The bowl is clean and quietly elegant — a fragrant, low-fat broth with tender fennel, silky leek, and fish that flakes at the touch of a spoon, all brightened at the end with lemon and fresh parsley. It is soothing, gentle on the stomach, and the kind of thing you reach for when you want something nourishing rather than indulgent. Poaching the fish directly in the finished broth, rather than cooking it separately, keeps it moist and lets its flavor become part of the soup. Serve it on its own as a light supper, or with crusty bread to make it more filling.
Fennel & White Fish Broth: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Fennel & White Fish Broth?
A serving has about 325 calories — 36.2g protein, 14.7g carbs, 14g fat, 4g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is it high in protein?
Each serving has about 36.2g of protein, roughly 45% of its calories.
Is Fennel & White Fish Broth gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Fennel & White Fish Broth has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
How long does Fennel & White Fish Broth take to make?
About 30 minutes start to finish, but only around 19 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Fennel & White Fish Broth?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out leek, lemon, parsley — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Fennel & White Fish Broth make?
This recipe makes 2 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.