Sue Bedford (MSc Nutritional Therapy)

Get a good dose of vitamin ‘Sea’ with this delicious one-pot fertility-friendly Fish Soup. Omega-3 fatty acids, protein, vitamin D, choline, selenium and iodine from the fish, as well as a range of vitamins and minerals from the veggies, are just a few of the elements in this soup that help support health and fertility.

Autumnal Fish Soup (makes 2-3 servings)

Ingredients:

1lb of fish (such as salmon, cod, haddock, mackerel)

1 onion, chopped.

2 cloves of garlic, crushed.

2 carrots, sliced.

2 celery stalks, chopped.

1 red bell pepper, chopped.

1 can chopped tomatoes

1 litre vegetable or fish broth

1 teaspoon of fresh or dried oregano

1 teaspoon of fresh or dried basil

Salt and pepper to taste.

Olive oil for cooking

Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

Heat a large pot over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until they become fragrant and translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the chopped carrots, celery, and red bell pepper to the pot. Sauté for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the dried oregano and basil, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice) to the pot and stir everything together. Pour in the vegetable or fish broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. While the soup is simmering, prepare the fish. Remove any bones and skin from the fish fillets if necessary and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Once the vegetables are tender, add the fish pieces to the soup. Simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve and enjoy!