- Glossary
- Bouillabaisse, Fish Soup from Marseille
Bouillabaisse, Fish Soup from Marseille
Bouillabaisse is a famous fish soup originating from the port of Marseille in Provence. It is traditionally prepared with several kinds of Mediterranean fish along with seafood, tomatoes and saffron.
Originally a simple meal of Marseille fishermen, today it is a luxurious dish served with toasted bread and rouille (a spicy garlic cream). An official charter for authentic preparation exists in Marseille.
- Originates from the port of Marseille where it was originally cooked by fishermen
- The traditional recipe calls for at least four types of Mediterranean fish
- Served with rouille, a spicy garlic mayonnaise cream
- An official charter for authentic preparation exists in Marseille
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