This delicious Italian dish is sure to be a hit amongst toddlers. Zuppa di Pesce is packed with nutritious and tasty ingredients like, fish, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and other vegetables making it a great balanced meal. Perfect for young diners, this traditional Italian seafood soup is easy to prepare and prepare quickly, great for busy parents. Enjoy Zuppa di Pesce wherever you are in Australia with this simple recipe for toddlers.

General Information

Ingredients

• 500g 4 different types of fresh, firm white-flesh fish e.g. cod, haddock, monkfish, hake
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 celery sticks, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 large carrot, grated
• 2 tablespoons of tomato puree
• Pinch of dried mixed herbs
• 75ml dry white wine
• 500ml vegetable stock
• 400g tin of chopped tomatoes
• 200g cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon of parsley, finely chopped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C
2. Cut the fish into bite-sized chunks (Choking Hazard Alert! Cut pieces no bigger than the size of a finger-tip)
3. In a large oven-proof casserole dish, heat the olive oil and add the onions, celery, garlic and carrot and sauté until softened (around 5 minutes).
4. Add the tomato puree, herbs and white wine. Simmer for 2 minutes.
5. Add the stock, tomatoes and bay leaf. Bring to the boil, stirring occasionally.
6. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
7. Uncover, add the fish and cherry tomatoes. Simmer for a further 10 minutes.
8. Sprinkle parsley over the top and bake in the preheated oven for a further 10 minutes, until the fish is cooked through and the top is golden brown. (You can also finish off the dish on the hob top if desired).
9. Serve with some crusty bread and a smile!

Recommended Sides

• Crusty Bread
• Green Salad