Sole

Complement this thick soup with plenty of crusty French bread.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Makes use of the microwave oven.

A specialty of chef Eileen Joyce. This is as deliciously simple as fresh fish gets.

Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 40 min

Jamie Oliver calls this "another great pan-baked recipe that is perfect for coping with lots of people without a huge deal of effort." Oliver uses plaice, a popular flatfish in England favored over flounder, but lemon sole is a good substitute. Active time: 45 min Start to finish: 1 hr

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