Soupe de Poisson, Rouille & Croûtons

Fish soup is one of those things that’s perfectly acceptable to buy, not try. Indeed, just as with good charcuterie and fine pâtisserie, the French consider it a bit mad to go to all the trouble when experts have already toiled on your behalf.

But even if all you are doing to produce the soup is opening the jar, there is no need to scrimp on the accessories. This delicious starter (or main course with a salad first) deserves a perfect rouille and some golden che