Lunch of Golden Bass Soup...

Sick children and a lovely cool, yet sunny day inspired this soup. 

Of course it also helped I had golden bass in my refrigerator. 

Golden Bass Soup

In a medium pot saute:

Dash olive oil

1 small yellow onion, diced

4 carrots, chopped somewhat finely 

1 clove garlic, minced

After a few minutes add:

1 pound goleden sea bass washed well first

1/4 teaspoon cayenne

1/2 teaspoon paprika 

1/2 teaspoon cumin

Salt and black pepper to taste

A few dried chilies if you have them on hand

Continue to saute until fish breaks up and browns a bit.

Add:

1 + 1/2 cups left over tomato sauce

4 - 6 cups water

large bunch chard, diced

a dash of white wine

1/2 a lemon zest and juice.

                                    Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend ~ Marica