CARIBBEAN FISH SOUP

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Not just a healthy soup, it's very tasty too. I always loved this soup while growing up in the Caribbean. To my surprise it turned out to be a good warm-up drink too. Long story short, as I waited for a bus on a very cold and windy winter evening in NYC, I noticed a West Indian restaurant across the street. I ran in to get a cup of coffee or tea. The last thing on my mind was a bowl of soup. They were about to close and the only thing they had was fish soup. I took a small cup and went back to the bus stop. It warmed me up so much and reached such a good place inside me that I ran back for more.

Provided by Toney P

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 2h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 whole fish, scaled and cleaned, or more to taste
1 lemon, juiced
8 cups water
4 green bananas, chopped
1 pound pumpkin, cut into 1-inch pieces, or more to taste
2 potatoes, chopped
2 ears corn, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 ounces carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
½ cup chopped okra
4 scallions, chopped
1 hot chile pepper
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped

Steps:

  • Rinse fish with lemon juice; drain.
  • Bring water to a boil in a large bowl. Add fish; simmer until soft, about 30 minutes. Strain fish, reserving broth. Let fish cool. Remove bones, trying to keep large pieces of fish intact.
  • Bring broth to a boil. Add green bananas, pumpkin, potatoes, corn, carrots, okra, scallions, chile pepper, garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring back to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer until potatoes are almost tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in fish. Simmer until flavors combine, about 5 minutes more.
  • Remove soup from heat and let stand before serving, about 30 minutes. Discard chile pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 25.5 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 338 mg, Sugar 3 g

Md Sabbir Hossin
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This soup is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover fish, and it's also very easy to make.


Deniece ByersBiggins
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I've tried many fish soup recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I highly recommend this recipe.


Seven Sins YT
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This soup is amazing! I love the rich flavors and the tender fish. It's a great way to enjoy a healthy and delicious meal.


Matloub Prince
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a delicious and easy way to make fish soup. I will definitely be making this again.


Tyrone Ketley
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of the fish, coconut milk, and spices. It's a great way to warm up on a cold day.


Asma jan
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I've made this soup several times, and it's always a success. It's a great recipe to have on hand for those busy weeknights.


mihiri fernando
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat fish. My kids love it, and they don't even realize that they're eating fish.


Nikita Parumaul
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I made this soup for a party last weekend, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it. I even had people asking for the recipe.


Pashynce Price
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter night. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are so comforting. I highly recommend this recipe.


April Alvey
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I love the versatility of this soup. You can add any type of fish or seafood that you like. I've even made it with shrimp and scallops. It's always delicious.


Anthony Kalua
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover fish. I had some salmon fillets that I needed to use up, and this soup was the perfect solution. The soup is also very easy to make, which is a bonus.


Jackie Voltaire
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I'm not a huge fan of fish soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I especially love the addition of the coconut milk. It gives the soup a creamy richness that I find irresistible.


Shukuran Aamaal Mulunji
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This soup is amazing! I made it last night and my family loved it. The flavors are so rich and complex, and the fish is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.