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Sopa de marisco (Seafood Soup) an easy and heartwarming soup ready in 30 minutes

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Sopa de Marisco

Cultural Context

Sopa de Marisco is a cherished dish in Venezuela, often enjoyed during festive gatherings and family meals. This seafood soup reflects the country's rich coastal heritage, showcasing the abundance of fresh seafood available. Traditionally, it is made with a variety of local fish and shellfish, creating a comforting and flavorful experience. Today, variations of this dish can be found in coastal regions across Latin America, where each culture adds its unique twist to the recipe.

VenezuelanVEmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
shrimp peels
parsley
bay leaves
1.5 liters boiling water
3 medium tomatoes
1 red pepper
2 medium potatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
0.5 teaspoon chili flakes
2 cloves garlic
0.5 kilograms seafood mix
1 medium white onion
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
black pepper
salt

seafood mix

🥗Healthier: fresh fish

💰Cheaper: canned seafood

Fresh fish can be more nutritious, while canned seafood is budget-friendly.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: heavy cream

Light coconut milk reduces calories, while heavy cream is often more accessible.

1

Make fish stock by sautéing shrimp peels, parsley, and bay leaves until shrimp peels turn pink

2

Add 1.5 liters of boiling water to the pot and let it cook for 10 minutes

3

Set the fish stock aside after 10 minutes

4

In a pot, heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat

5

Add 2 cloves of garlic and sauté until fragrant

6

Add 1 medium white onion and a little salt, sauté until translucent

7

Add 1 red pepper and sauté together

8

Add 3 medium chopped tomatoes, black pepper, and 0.5 teaspoon chili flakes, and mix until softened

9

Pour in 500 milliliters of the fish stock and simmer for 20 minutes

10

Blend the mixture until smooth

11

Return the blended mixture to heat and add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste

12

Add the remaining fish stock

13

Add 2 medium potatoes and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender

14

Add 0.5 kilograms of seafood mix and cook for 5 minutes

15

Taste for salt and serve the soup

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

potblender

Spice Level:

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Allergens

shellfishfish

Also Known As

Seafood SoupSopa de Pescado

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