Simple Fish Soup Recipe

Name: Simple Fish Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole branzino or black bass (1 lb.), filleted, skeleton and head saved in one piece*; About 1 tbsp. Vietnamese or Thai fish sauce; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup thinly sliced shallots (from about 3 large); 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 2 cups diced fresh or canned tomatoes, with juice; 1 piece fresh ginger (1 in. by 2 in.), cut into 1/4-in.-thick coins; 1 Thai or serrano chile, stemmed and sliced on the diagonal; 2 teaspoons lime juice; 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 whole branzino or black bass (1 lb.), filleted, skeleton and head saved in one piece*
About 1 tbsp. Vietnamese or Thai fish sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup thinly sliced shallots (from about 3 large)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 cups diced fresh or canned tomatoes, with juice
1 piece fresh ginger (1 in. by 2 in.), cut into 1/4-in.-thick coins
1 Thai or serrano chile, stemmed and sliced on the diagonal
2 teaspoons lime juice
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1
Slice fish fillets into 1-in.-wide strips and place in a bowl. Add 1 tbsp. fish sauce and the cornstarch and toss to coat evenly.
2
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until just softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, ginger, chile, fish skeleton and head, and 2 qts. water; increase heat to high and bring to a simmer. Lower heat to a low simmer and cook, uncovered, 1 hour. Remove fish skeleton and head and discard.
3
Add fish strips and lime juice just before serving, then simmer 3 to 5 minutes, until fish is opaque throughout. Taste broth and add more fish sauce if you like.
4
Ladle into warmed soup bowls and top with cilantro and toasted garlic. Serve immediately.
5
*A fishmonger can fillet the fish for you, but be sure to ask for the bones and head--they give rich flavor to the soup.
6
Note: Nutritional analysis is per cup.

153

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole branzino or black bass (1 lb.), filleted, skeleton and head saved in one piece*, About 1 tbsp. Vietnamese or Thai fish sauce, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Simple 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.

Simple Fish Soup

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