Positively, Absolutely, Not Real Bouillabaisse

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Really a fantastic soup, the rouille and the crouton bring the whole dish together and are necessities. Some people might find the difficulty rating on this recipe discouraging, but I found that it will not strain most peoples culinary skills. It does however take a considerable amount of effort and time. Start the thing more than two hours ahead of time if you're expecting company. The cost of the soup is also a little on the high side, even if it does make about eight servings.

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Excellent ! Whole Foods good source for bones. frozen mussel meat easier. Rouille is a must.

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Hmmm, when is the last time I had a can of soup? Thanks to food television and the internets, I don't rememeber.
This by far tops the list of soups I've made over the past few years. Followed by a Gullah recipe for chicken and dumplings, the of course Caldo de pollo which can be served several ways. But this is absolutely perfect as is, BUT due to the cost,(Since the only place I can find all the proper ingredients in one place is Chelsea Market, very pricey my wife lets me rarely make it. She calls it the hundred dollar bowl of soup. So I Cannot wait to make it this Sunday for her and my mother in law for Mother's Day.

What a great recipe, thanks for posting it....

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I wanted to make this dish very badly after seeing the episode, as a big fan of both French food and Alton. As for the result, it's not that we didn't like it. We loved it, even without the addition of any pepper, which I found perplexing but surprisingly didn't miss it when eating the soup. But rounding up the ingredients was like herding cats. Good luck finding fish heads and tails readily available. Even in the heart of San Diego, I struggled to find any without ordering in advance from someplace or driving all the way to the other side of the city. Mussels were easy to find but apparently need to be purchased about a minute before dumping into the pot. I bought two different batches, both of which died before making the soup and hours after purchase. I kept them cold, refrigerator, wet paper, the whole nine yards. I was just done with the whole thing by the time we ate, and while it was delicious, it was a hassle to find it all.

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Not too difficult to execute and a nice change from our regular recipe. I skipped the Rouille and did quick garlic toast under the broiler which we served in the bottom of the bowl and again in a large bowl on the side. We used available fresh fish/seafood: cod, tilapia, scallops, mussels, and lobster tail. Guests love it!

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Excellent Excellent Excellent! I picked up some fresh fish from my local monger. This dish is delicious and easy to make. The orange peel really shines through. Amazing as always Alton!

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Delicious! Great aromas and flavors. Fennel doesn't stand out but quietly adds to the depth of flavors. Not especially difficult, but the time allowed is underestimated, IMO. Would make a fine soup before the fish/seafood is added, but don't stop there! Will definitely make this again.Thanks, Alton!