Brittany Mixed Fish Soup

• mixed fish, cleaned (Flounder, mackerel, cod, or haddock)3 lbs
• dried thyme↗1 teaspoon
• large onions, peeled, sliced thin↗2
• dried marjoram1⁄2 teaspoon
• clove garlic, crushed↗1
• sprigs parsley↗4
• butter or 3 tablespoons margarine↗3 tablespoons
• salt↗2 teaspoons
• medium potatoes, peeled, in 1/4s↗6
• pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• water↗10 cups
• French bread (crusty)↗
• medium bay leaves↗2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cut fish into chunks of equal size.

2. 2

   Saute onions and garlic in heated butter or margarine in a large kettle until tender.

3. 3

   Add potatoes, water, bay leaves, thyme marjoram, parsley, salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Add prepared fish and lower heat to moderate.

6. 6

   Cook, covered, about 25 minutes, until fish and potatoes are tender.

7. 7

   Remove and discard bay leaves.

8. 8

   Put slices of bread in wide soup plates.

9. 9

   Ladle broth over bread.

10. 10

    Serve fish and potatoes separately on a platter.