Soupou Konko 🇬🇳 | Sauce Konkoé Touré Gbéli | Smoked Catfish - Poisson Chat Fumé

fresh fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu is a great vegetarian alternative, while canned fish is budget-friendly.

fish stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Vegetable broth maintains flavor while being lighter.

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños provide heat with less intensity, while bell peppers are milder.

Prepare the smoked catfish for the soup.

Chop tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers into small pieces.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add chopped tomatoes and bell peppers to the pot, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.

Pour in fish stock and water, bringing the mixture to a boil.

Reduce heat and add the smoked catfish to the pot.

Simmer the soup for 15-20 minutes until the fish is heated through.

Stir in chopped coriander and parsley, and season with lime juice, salt, and black pepper.

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