Portuguese Traditional Fish Soup Recipe

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a plant-based option while canned fish is more budget-friendly.

white wine

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Apple cider vinegar adds acidity without alcohol, while grape juice is a non-alcoholic substitute.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric provides color and health benefits, while paprika is a cost-effective alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a healthy fat alternative, while vegetable oil is more economical.

Put 6 pints of water in a pot and add 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

Add 2 pounds of peeled and chopped potatoes and 1 large sliced carrot to the pot.

Cover and cook until the potatoes are tender to a fork.

In a separate pan over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Add 1 medium chopped onion and 4-5 sliced garlic cloves to the pan.

Optionally, add 1 small hot red chili pepper and stir.

Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and fry it in the pan.

Increase heat to high and pour in 1/2 cup of white wine.

Season with fresh ground pepper and up to 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

Add 1 teaspoon of low sodium powdered veggie stock, 2-3 coriander leaves, and 6-8 whole allspice; stir for a couple of minutes.

Add 2 peeled medium tomatoes to the mixture.

Gently add 2 pounds of skinless chopped cod and stir carefully to avoid breaking the fish.

Add 1/2 pound of pre-cooked shrimp with tails removed and cook for about 2 minutes.

Turn off the heat and do not overcook the shrimp.

Check the potatoes and carrots for tenderness.

Combine the fish and shrimp mixture into the pot with the potatoes and carrots.

Add 1/4 cup of green onions and 1/4 cup of parsley to the pot.

Reduce heat to medium and wait for the soup to come to a simmering boil before turning off the heat.

Cover and let sit for 15 to 20 minutes.

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