National Bouillabaisse Day

Bouillabaisse is a traditional French fish soup that originated in the port city of Marseille in southern France. It is made with a variety of fish, shellfish, vegetables, and herbs, and is typically served with bread or croutons. The exact recipe for bouillabaisse can vary, but it typically includes ingredients such as fish (such as cod, haddock, and monkfish), shellfish (such as mussels, clams, and shrimp), onions, tomatoes, garlic, fennel, and herbs such as thyme and bay leaves. The soup is typically flavored with olive oil, saffron, and sometimes a dash of Pernod. Bouillabaisse is traditionally served as a main course, and is often accompanied by a garlic mayonnaise called rouille, which is spread on the bread or croutons before being dunked into the soup. Bouillabaisse is a flavorful and hearty dish that is enjoyed by many people around the world, and has become a symbol of French cuisine. It is often considered a luxury dish due to the variety of expensive seafood used in the recipe, but there are many variations that use more affordable ingredients as well.