Shrimp and Cod with Tarragon Broth and Croutons

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup bottled clam juice
• 1 ²/₃ cups canned diced tomatoes with their juice (one 15-ounce can)
• ¾ pound boneless, skinless cod fillet, cut into approximately 1-by-1/2-inch strips
• 1 ¼ teaspoons dried tarragon
• ¾ pound medium shrimp, shelled and halved lengthwise
• + 9 more ingredients
• • Fresh-ground black pepper
  • ¹/₃ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cups 1/2-inch bread cubes cut from good-quality white bread
  • 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 ribs celery, chopped
  • ½ cup dry white wine

1. In a large pot, melt the butter over moderately low heat. Add the onion, celery, garlic, and 3/4 teaspoon of the salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften, about 10 minutes. Add the wine, tarragon, clam juice, tomatoes, and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat ...

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