Mediterranean Fish And Orzo Soup Recipe

• 3/4 lb Halibut -- cut into 1-in Cubes
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. Fresh lemon juice
• 2 tsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lrg Onion -- halved and Thinly sliced
• 1/2 can (28oz) Italian plum tomatoes Liquid removed
• 2 x 8oz bottles clam juice
• 3/4 c. Dry white wine
• 1 x Bay leaf
• 1 x 1x4-inch orange peel strip
• 1/8 tsp Fennel seeds -- crushed
• 1/8 tsp Dry red pepper flakes Salt and grnd pepper
• 1/2 c. Orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
• 1 lb Clams -- well scrubbed Chopped fresh parsley

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