Fish Soup with Vegetables – How to Prepare Fish Soup with Vegetables

Fish Soup with Vegetables – How to Prepare Fish Soup with Vegetables

Fish soup with vegetables is a type of seafood soup known for its delicious taste and numerous health benefits. It is rich in potassium and minerals from the fish, as well as vitamins from the vegetables. This makes it a very healthy meal that can provide long-lasting energy, especially during the winter months.

This dish is easy to prepare and takes only 10 minutes to get ready. The following recipe serves six people.

Ingredients for Fish Soup with Vegetables:

 

For Boiling the Fish:

• 4 pieces of fish fillet
• 1 medium-sized onion, thinly sliced
• 2 bay leaves
• ¼ teaspoon of mastic (optional)
• ¼ teaspoon of whole black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon of salt

For the Soup:

• 1 tablespoon of sunflower oil
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 stalk of celery, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon of flour
• 2 large tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 large carrot, grated
• 1 medium potato, cut into small cubes
• 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons of fresh cilantro, finely chopped

How to Prepare Fish Soup with Vegetables:

1. Prepare the Fish:

   • Cut the fish fillets in half using a sharp knife on a wooden cutting board and set them aside for later use.

2. Boil the Fish:

   • In a large deep pot, bring a generous amount of water to a boil.
   • Once boiling, add the onion, bay leaves, mastic, black peppercorns, and salt.
   • Add the fish pieces and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes until the fish is fully cooked.
   • Remove the fish from the broth using a slotted spoon and set it aside.

3. Prepare the Soup Base:

   • In a thick-bottomed pot, heat the sunflower oil over high heat.
   • Add the garlic and celery, stirring constantly for a few minutes until the celery softens.
   • Stir in the flour, mixing it well with the celery and garlic.

4. Add the Vegetables:

   • Add the chopped tomatoes, grated carrots, potato cubes, and tomato paste.
   • Stir the vegetables for a few minutes to combine the flavors, then add the fish broth.
   • Let the soup simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes until the potatoes are cooked through.

5. Add the Fish:

   • Cut the cooked fish pieces into smaller halves and add them to the soup.
   • Let the soup simmer for another 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

6. Serve the Soup:

   • Pour the soup into serving bowls, drizzle with lemon juice, and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
   • Serve the soup hot and enjoy!

This hearty fish and vegetable soup is now ready to be served, providing warmth and nutrition with every bite.