From-Scratch Fish Broth
From-Scratch Fish Broth delivers a clear, ocean-bright flavor layered with gentle sweetness from leeks and carrot, balanced by white wine and a hint of citrus. It’s a clean, aromatic base that elevates chowders, risottos, and seafood sauces without overpowering them. Ideal for weekend cooking or whenever you want a refined foundation for delicate fish dishes.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in From-Scratch Fish Broth, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 53
- Heart Health
- 42
- Metabolic
- 42
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 20
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Rinse the fish under cold water and drain thoroughly.
- 2
Melt the butter in a pan over low heat. Add the leeks, the carrot, and the celery; cook until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the fish parts, the wine, and the water and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Skim off and discard any residue. Add the bouquet garni, the peppercorns, and the lemon; return to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes; skim and discard residue frequently.
- 3
Strain the stock into a bowl through a colander lined with cheesecloth. Let it cool before storing in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Calories 89.63 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 0.5 g Low Source 1%
- Carbohydrate 14.02 g 5%
- Total Fat 2.22 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 1.36 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 5.77 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 69.29 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 6.16 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 11.3 g --
- Added Sugars 9.94 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 26.41 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.17 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 178.76 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 31.61 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 3.15 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Celery
- Sulfites
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
From Scratch Fish Broth is made with 8 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Peppercorns, Carrot, Celery, and Cut Leeks. Each serving provides about 89.63 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is From-Scratch Fish Broth made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Peppercorns, Carrot, Celery, Cut Leeks, Lemon. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make From-Scratch Fish Broth?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 89.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is From-Scratch Fish Broth easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is From-Scratch Fish Broth healthy?
- From-Scratch Fish Broth has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 89.63 calories and 0.5 g of protein, or 1% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.36 g (7% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.94 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Milk, Celery, Sulfites, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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