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Moroccan Fish Soup

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Servings 4
Calories 362

Ingredients

  • 1 onion large, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 garlic cloves chopped
  • 2 cup fish stock
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 lb of canned tomatoes chopped
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 lbs white fish fillets cut into 3-inch pieces
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Harissa paste
  • Bread toasts sprinkle with cumin and salt
  • 2 red bell peppers sliced
  • Sea salt for taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil for cooking

Instructions

  • Place a large pot over the stove and heat olive oil. Add chopped onions and saute them until soft.
  • Pour in the tomato paste and mix well. Thereafter, add cumin, chopped garlic, and half-a-cup water to loosen up the tomato paste.
  • To the pot, add diced tomatoes, bay leaves, fish stock, and two cups of water.
  • Bring everything to a boil and allow it to simmer for 20 minutes uncovered. Keep the heat to medium.
  • Take out the bay leaves and use an immersion blender to puree the content.
  • Taste to check the seasoning.

For the fish

  • Using a paper towel, pat dry the fish fillets.
  • In a frying pan, add two tablespoons of butter and extra virgin olive oil.
  • Season the fish with a pinch of salt and sear it for a couple of minutes on each side. There should be a nice golden crust on the fish’s skin.
  • Ensure not to overcrowd the pan; instead, work in batches.
  • Once the sides are seared, cover the pan with a lid and let the fish cook for a few more minutes.
  • Put a piece of seared fish in a soup bowl and pour the soup over it.
  • Complete the dish by adding a few roasted bell peppers and fresh cilantro on top.
  • Serve the soup hot with grilled and seasoned toasts and harissa.

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Nutrition

Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 693mg | Potassium: 1348mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2358IU | Vitamin C: 90mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 4mg