Easy Italian Fish Soup

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, and cook 6-8 minutes until fragrant, stirring often.

Step 2

Stir in garlic, celery and bell pepper. Reduce to medium heat and cook 5 minutes more.

Step 3

Add wine, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir and cook 2-3 minutes until most of the liquid is dissolved.

Step 4

Stir in the tomato chunks with liquid, chicken stock, and tomato paste. Cook 10 minutes more uncovered, or until bell peppers are just tender.

Step 5

Cut cod into small, bite-size pieces and stir into soup. Bring to a low boil and simmer 5 minutes, or until fish is tender and flaky.

Step 6

Remove from heat, stir in basil, and serve.