Fisherman's Soup

My love went out fishing and caught some rock fish.  We made this soup with the fresh whole fish.  You can use just about any fish you catch. 

Fisherman's Soup:

2 Whole Rock Fish (about 3-4 pounds)
1 Onion, diced
1 Shallot, diced
2 Cloves of Garlic or 1 Spring Garlic
2 T Fresh Thyme
3 T Fresh Parsley
4 C Water
8 C Fish Stock
3 Potatoes, diced
5 Carrots
3 Stalks of Celery
4 Tomatoes, peeled and diced
2 T Tomato Paste
Lemon juice, for garnish
Directions:
1.  Bring the fish stock to a boil.  Add whole fish, 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks, 1/2 onion, and water. 
2. Bring back to a boil. Turn down heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
3.  Strain and pick fish off the bones. Set aside.
4.  Bring strained stock back to a boil and add potatoes.  Simmer for 10 minutes.
5.  Add remaining carrots, celery, onion, garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme and parsley.  Simmer for an additional 20 minutes.

6.  Add fish back in and serve.  Salt to taste. 
7.  Add lemon juice for garnish.

Serves 6-8

Tip:  If fresh tomatoes are not in season or you dont have access to them, you can always used canned tomatoes in their place.