Portuguese cod bread soup | Food From Portugal

salted cod

🥗Healthier: fresh cod

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Fresh cod is lower in sodium, while canned tuna is more affordable.

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: stale bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber, while stale bread reduces waste.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: broth

Non-alcoholic wine adds flavor without alcohol, while broth is budget-friendly.

Soak salted cod in water overnight to remove excess salt.

Drain and rinse the cod, then place it in a pot with water.

Add bay leaves and simmer the cod for 20-30 minutes until cooked through.

Remove the cod, flake it into pieces, and set aside.

In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onion and garlic until fragrant.

Add diced potatoes and carrots, cooking until slightly softened, about 5 minutes.

Pour in water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.

Add torn bread to the pot and stir until it breaks down into the soup.

Blend the soup until smooth, then return to heat and stir in the flaked cod.

Season with black pepper, lemon juice, and chopped parsley before serving.

Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley and a drizzle of olive oil.

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