Bouillabaisse

Directions

1. 1
   In a small pan, gently heat the wine.
2. 2
   Remove from the heat, add the saffron and let steep.
3. 3
   In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat.
4. 4
   Add the onions, fennel and garlic and cook, stirring, until soft, about 6 minutes.
5. 5
   Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
6. 6
   Add the Herbsaint, increase the heat, and cook for 1 minute.
7. 7
   Add the potatoes, salt, pepper, and chopped fennel fronds and stir well.
8. 8
   Add the stock and saffron mixture and bring to a boil.
9. 9
   Lower the heat and simmer until the potatoes are just tender but still firm, 5 to 6 minutes.
10. 10
    Add the fish according to size and firmness and simmer until just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes.
11. 11
    Remove from the heat and adjust the seasoning, to taste.
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    To serve, ladle the soup into large soup bowls and garnish with chopped parsley.
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    Place 2 rouille croutons on each serving and serve.
14. 14
    Pass additional croutons and rouille in a bowl at the table, as desired.
15. 15
    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
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    Smash 1 garlic clove with the back of a knife.
17. 17
    Chop the remaining 3 cloves.
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    Place the bread slices on a baking sheet and rub the top side of each with the smashed garlic.
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    Bake until light brown, about 8 minutes.
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    Remove from the oven and cool slightly.
21. 21
    In a food processor or blender, process the egg yolks for 10 seconds.
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    Add the chopped garlic, lemon juice, cayenne, and salt and process to blend.
23. 23
    With the machine running, in a steady stream add the oil and process until emulsified, thinning as necessary with the cooled bouillabaisse liquid.
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    Adjust the seasoning, to taste.
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    To serve, place a large dollop on each crouton and place in the soup.
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    Yield: about 8 (1 cup) servings