Caldo De Pescado: A Hearty And Nutritious Fish Soup

Introduction

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. of fresh fish (such as tilapia, snapper, or cod)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 teaspoon of cumin
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• 1 teaspoon of oregano
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 8 cups of water
• 1/4 cup of cilantro, chopped
• 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

1. Clean and cut the fish into bite-sized pieces.
2. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and add a tablespoon of oil.
3. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper, and sauté for 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
4. Add the chopped tomato, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and bay leaves, and sauté for another 5 minutes.
5. Add the fish and water, cover the pot, and bring it to a boil.
6. Lower the heat and let the soup simmer for 20-30 minutes until the fish is cooked through.
7. Add the chopped cilantro and adjust the seasoning as needed.
8. Serve hot with a lime wedge on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 30g
• Carbohydrates: 10g
• Fat: 10g
• Sodium: 500mg
• Potassium: 700mg
• Vitamin A: 10%
• Vitamin C: 50%
• Iron: 15%

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Conclusion