A La Nage is a French soup, a kind of the famous fish soup-bouillabaisse. Popular in the southern regions of France, made from fish and/or seafood with the addition of anise paste, but also suitable for any good vodka, which will gently emphasize the taste of added seafood! Excellent, warming and fragrant soup!
Celery, eggplant and carrots cut into large pieces, fry in butter together with beans, peel (vegetables should remain crispy);
Add the broth, garlic in the peel (lightly crush with a knife), paprika, salt to taste;
As soon as the broth boils, add the seafood and cook for 1-2 minutes;
Before serving, pour vodka into the soup, let it brew under the lid for a couple of minutes, pour on plates, sprinkle with thyme;
Serve hot!