HONDURAN COCONUT SEAFOOD SOUP (SOPA CATRATCHA DE MARISCOS CON UN

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Honduran Coconut Seafood Soup (Sopa Catratcha De Mariscos Con Un image

This soup is a mixture of delicious seafood and fresh vegetables with a slightly sweet taste. Taught to me by a friend during my time in Honduras. Maybe it's because I've been away for so long, but this is a food that I always crave! You can substitute many of the seafood items, especially for a quicker or easier recipe. Same goes for the vegetables. However, the thing that makes this soup distinct from other seafood soups is the coconut milk.

Provided by West Side Chef

Categories     Crab

Time 1h40m

Yield 2 gallons, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 26

2 lbs crab
4 tablespoons margarine
1 tomatoes (chopped)
1 onion (chopped)
1 green pepper (chopped)
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 teaspoon spices
1/2 cup cilantro
1/4 cup parsley
water
salt
2 shrimp bouillon cubes
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons achiote powder
3 chayotes
3 yucca root
4 plantains
1 lb shrimp
1 lb conch
1 lb fish (fillet of your choice)
2 cups coconut milk
2 tablespoons sugar
2 cups rice
lime
avocado (optional)
tortilla

Steps:

  • Clean crabs front and back (take off hair and cut the tips of the legs). (Don't forget!) to whack the crabs really hard with a rock or hammer before you put them in the pot (so that they can soak up the flavor more).
  • Put crabs in large stock pot with the margarine.
  • Add green peppers, tomatoes, and onions, one cube of chicken bullion, cilantro, parsley, and some spices all over low heat.
  • Mix and move the crabs.
  • Next, put some hot water (about one-third to one-half the size of your pot) and some salt. Keep mixing.
  • Add the shrimp bullion, another cube of chicken bullion, and the Worcestershire Sauce. Put the achiote powder in for color.
  • Peel and cut the chayotes into slices and then 6 times into chunks. Don't forget to take the seed out of the middle. Add the chayotes to soup.
  • Peel and cut into round pieces the three yuccas (you have to cut the hairy and red part, and then peel it until you completely remove the casing.) Add to the soup.
  • Wash the plantain skins, then cut the plantains into 5 chunks each. (You can add the plantains with the skin on or removed.) Add to the soup.
  • Let boil until vegetables cooked. When pataste ready add fish and shrimp.
  • Add coconut milk, sugar and conch (If you have it!).
  • Finally, allow the soup to simmer for at least 20 minutes. My friend always told me that after adding the coconut milk to not to look at the soup until you serve it. You can serve it with lime, avocado, rice. Enjoy with tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 823.5, Fat 20.8, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 160.5, Sodium 1055, Carbohydrate 118.2, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 57.6, Protein 43

Diana Sherry
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Overall, I thought this soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't amazing either.


Monique Labuschagne
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This soup was a lot of work to make, and it didn't taste that great. I won't be making it again.


Rajaji Gupta
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup turned out too salty. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Krazie Jedi
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This soup was a bit too bland for me. I think I'll add more spices next time.


Stephanie Harve
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I would highly recommend this soup to anyone who loves seafood and coconut milk.


Thameem Farhan
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and the coconut milk gives it a touch of sweetness.


Brianna Keatts
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I love the unique flavor of this soup. The coconut milk and spices give it a really interesting and delicious taste.


suhel Khan
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover seafood. I had some shrimp and scallops that I needed to use up, and this soup was the perfect solution.


Ramzan Rafiq
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This was my first time making Honduran coconut seafood soup, and it turned out amazing! I will definitely be making it again.


Shakirat Temitope
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of the coconut milk, seafood, and spices.


Jawni Lilly
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I didn't have any coconut milk on hand, so I used heavy cream instead. It turned out great!


Mahbubur Rahman Sarker
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This soup was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use less chili peppers.


Carlvin Smith
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I love how easy this soup is to make. I was able to throw it together in about 30 minutes. It's also very affordable, which is a plus.


Ruby Hooper
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This soup was a hit at my dinner party! The coconut milk gave it a creamy and rich flavor, and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.