Hot And Sour Catfish Soup Recipe

Name: Hot And Sour Catfish Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 catfish fillets, medium to large size depending on how much fish you want; 2 scallions, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon salt; pepper; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 teaspoons sugar; 3 roma tomatoes, rough chop; 1 lemon, zest of; 1 lemon, juice of; 2 celery ribs, cut thinly on the diagonal; 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth, low sodium; 1 teaspoon cumin; 0.5 (8 ounce) package bean sprouts (I guessed on the size of the package, so just buy a small package); 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, rough chop, no stems

Servings: persons

2 catfish fillets, medium to large size depending on how much fish you want
2 scallions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
pepper
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
3 roma tomatoes, rough chop
1 lemon, zest of
1 lemon, juice of
2 celery ribs, cut thinly on the diagonal
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth, low sodium
1 teaspoon cumin
0.5 (8 ounce) package bean sprouts (I guessed on the size of the package, so just buy a small package)
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, rough chop, no stems

1
Cut catfish into large chunks (2 bites per piece).
2
Place in dutch oven and add all ingredients from Scallions to Lemon Juice.
3
Stir mixture to coat fish and let marinade for 10-15 minutes.
4
Cook fish and marinade mixture over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
5
Stir mixture and cook 2 minutes more.
6
Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
7
Boil 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
8
Lower heat to simmer and add celery, sprouts, cumin and cilantro.
9
Simmer for 3-5 minutes.
10
Spoon fish soup over rice if desired, and enjoy.

211

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 2 catfish fillets, medium to large size depending on how much fish you want, 2 scallions, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Hot And Sour Catfish Soup 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hot And Sour Catfish Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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