Bouillabaisse, from France

Bouillabaisse is a Unique Provencal fish soup from the port city of Marseille in France. Marseille fishermen originally made the Bouillabaisse using the bony rockfish, which they wouldn’t sell in local markets and restaurants.

Traditional Bouillabaisse is made with different types of Mediterranean fish, including red mullet, red scorpionfish, sea robin, monkfish, john dory, greater weever, conger,, scampis, mussels and slipper or spiny lobster. The fish are gently poached in a local recipe of saffron-based fish soup served with the fishes.

In modern days the Bouillabaisse soup can be made out of different kinds of fish and also vegetables such as onions, tomatoes, potatoes, and celery.

Bouillabaisse is served with slices of bread and rouille. France is well known for its reputation in refined and exquisite cuisines. Bouillabaisse is definitely a fish feast to try out.