Fish soup with saffron

Izzy's mom's Note:

This is quick and very easy to make. The saffron and the wine adds "the little extra" to this soup.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 200 g salmon fillets , cut into 2 x 2 cm pieces
• 200 g cod fish fillets or 200 g other white fish , cut into 2 x 2 cm pieces
• 4 medium potatoes , peeled and chopped
• 2 carrots , peeled and chopped
• ½ leek , chopped
• 2 tomatoes , chopped
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 700 ml fish stock
• 250 ml white wine (dry)
• ½ g saffron thread , crushed
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill , chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil , chopped
• powdered cayenne pepper (optional)
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Combine the fish stock, wine, and saffron.
2. Add the potatoes, carrots, and garlic.
3. Bring to a boil and let it boil slowly for about 10 minutes.
4. Add salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper according to taste.
5. Add the fish, tomatoes and leeks to the soup and let it boil for another 5 minutes.
6. Garnish with the fresh herbs and serve.