Catfish Soup ( Caldo De Bagre ) Recipe

Name: Catfish Soup ( Caldo De Bagre )
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 large white onion, chopped; 2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 4 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth; 2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 celery rib, thinly sliced; 2 serrano chilies, halved lengthwise with seeds; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled (Mexican variety preferred); 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 3/4 - 1 lb catfish fillet, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1/2 teaspoon salt; lime wedge

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large white onion, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
4 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
2 serrano chilies, halved lengthwise with seeds
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled (Mexican variety preferred)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
3/4 - 1 lb catfish fillet, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
lime wedge

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Directions:
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1. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat and cook the onion, stirring frequently, until it begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and tomatoes. Cook, stirring, until the tomato juices are reduced, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the broth, carrots, celery, serrano chiles, bay leaves, oregano, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender, 12 to 14 minutes.
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2. Remove the serrano chiles and bay leaves from the soup. Add the fish, cilantro, and salt. Cook until the fish is opaque inside, 6 to 8 minutes. Serve the soup hot with lime wedges.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 large white onion, chopped, 2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced, 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Catfish Soup ( Caldo De Bagre ) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Catfish Soup ( Caldo De Bagre )

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