Peruvian Fish Soup Recipe

Name: Peruvian Fish Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 medium onion; 1 serrano or jalapeno chile; 2 clove garlic; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 2 bottle clam juice; 1 can diced tomatoes; 2 c. water; 1 lb. red potatoes; salt; 2 limes; 1 1/2 lb. cod fillet; 1/2 lb. medium scallops; 1/2 lb. cleaned squid; 1/4 c. loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 medium onion
1 serrano or jalapeno chile
2 clove garlic
1 tsp. ground cumin
2 bottle clam juice
1 can diced tomatoes
2 c. water
1 lb. red potatoes
salt
2 limes
1 1/2 lb. cod fillet
1/2 lb. medium scallops
1/2 lb. cleaned squid
1/4 c. loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves

1
In 6-quart saucepot, heat oil on medium until hot.
2
Add onion and serrano; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned and tender, stirring occasionally.
3
Stir in garlic and cumin; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4
Stir in clam juice, tomatoes, water, potatoes, and 3/4 teaspoon salt; cover and heat to boiling on medium-high.
5
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, 8 to 10 minutes or until potatoes are just fork-tender.
6
Meanwhile, cut 1 lime lengthwise in half.
7
Cut 1 lime half in half again and remaining lime into 6 wedges to make 8 wedges in all; set aside.
8
Add cod and remaining lime half to saucepot; cover and cook 5 minutes.
9
Add scallops and squid; cover and cook 1 minute.
10
Remove saucepot from heat.
11
With tongs, remove lime half, squeezing juice into soup.
12
Stir in chopped cilantro, and serve with reserved lime wedges.

172

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tbsp. vegetable oil, 1 medium onion, 1 serrano or jalapeno chile, 2 clove garlic, and more.

Yes, Peruvian Fish 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.

Peruvian Fish Soup

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