Caldo De Peixe Cape Verde Islands Fish Soup Recipes

CALDO DE PEIXE (CAPE VERDE ISLANDS) FISH SOUP

Steps:

• In a medium kettle, boil both white and sweet potatoes, about 15 minutes.
• In a large kettle, gently saute chopped onions,red and green peppers and tomatoes in oil.
• Next add fish cut into small pieces to the kettle and saute.
• Add partly cooked white and sweet potatoes, along with enough cooking water to simmer the soup.
• Simmer until potatoes and fish are done.
• Add chopped parsley and chopped scallions to the kettle.

CALDO DE PEIXE

Steps:

• Cut the fish into chunks (about 2-3 inches wide). Make sure not to discard of the head or tail! After the fish has been cut, soak it in a bowl of cold water, apple cider vinegar and lemon juice for 10 minutes and then rinse the fish off.
• Place the fish back in the bowl and season it with crushed garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, annatto, lemon juice, chopped cilantro, garlic powder, onion powder and olive oil. Use a rubber spatula to gently toss the fish in the seasonings or better yet, brush the seasonings on using a pastry brush on all sides. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the fish rest in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2-3 hours, or overnight.
• Peel and cut the yuca and green banana into pieces, then and set them aside. Remove the fish from the refrigerator and transfer each piece of fish to a separate platter or bowl. Try to brush the garlic, onions and any excess seasoning into the bowl that you seasoned the fish in. Reserve for the next step.
• Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a 16-quart pot and add the reserved onions, garlic, and seasonings from the fish to the pot. You can use a splash of water to loosen the seasonings from the bowl. Cook the onions and garlic for about 1 minute then add the tomato, hot sauce, bouillon cubes, salt and pepper. Let cook for another 2-3 minutes, use wooden spoon to break up the tomato and bouillon cubes.
• Add about 5 quarts of cold water, and bring the pot to a boil over high heat. Once the water starts to boil, reduce heat to medium/low. Then add the banana, yuca and bay leaves. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 15 minutes
• While the caldo de peixe simmers, peel and cut the potatoes, squash and and yam into pieces. Once the time is up from the previous step, add the remaining vegetables and let the pot continue to simmer for another 20 minutes.
• Taste the caldo de peixe, and add more seasoning if needed. Once you're satisfied with the taste, turn the heat off from under the pot and stir in the fresh cilantro leaves.
• Let the caldo de peixe rest covered for about 15-30 minutes before serving. The longer the caldo de peixe rests, the more rich and flavorful the broth will be!

CALDO DE PESCADO (SPANISH FISH SOUP)

Steps:

• In a medium stockpot, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add onions and garlic and saute stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 8 minutes. Add stock or water, wine, bay leaves, and cumin. Bring to a boil and immediately reduce heat to low; simmer gently for 10 minutes.
• Add potatoes, tomatoes, and saffron; cover and cook until potatoes are very tender, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat. With a slotted spoon, transfer half the potato mixture to a food processor or food mill. Add paprika; puree Stir puree back into soup; add salt and pepper.
• Bring soup to a slow simmer over medium-low heat. Add red peppers and fish; cook until peppers are tender and fish is cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Divide among bowls and serve garnished with parsley.

CALDO DE PEIXE DE CABO VERDE CAPE VERDEAN FISH SOUP

Steps:

• 1) Cut the fish into 2-3 inch pieces .
• 2) Add a little salt and pepper to the fish pieces and set aside for 10 minutes.
• 3) Into a large pot add 1/2 cup olive oil over medium high heat.
• 4) Add the onions, garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, cilantro and parsley, spring onions and peppers until the onions are translucent. Add the dried spices and stir together well until this mixture begins to simmer. Reserve some parsley for a garnish.
• 5) Cover with 12-16 cups of water and bring to a gentle boil.
• 6) Add the white and sweet potatoes, parsley and cilantro (and optional Yucca and Garbanzo Beans).
• 7) Check the potatoes after 12 -15 minutes. Once the potatoes are fork tender, add the fish and keep soup at a gentle simmer for another 20-30 minutes.
• 8) Taste broth and adjust salt. Garnish and serve.

CALDO DE PESCADO A LA CELIA CRUZ (FISH SOUP)

Steps:

• Have the fishmonger fillet the grouper and reserve the head and bones.
• Place the fish head and bones in a large pot. Add 1 clove garlic, the onion, thyme, bay leaf and peppercorns. Cover with 2 quarts cold water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 20 minutes. Strain and set the broth aside. You should have 6 cups. Discard the solids.
• Heat the olive oil over high heat in another pot. Saute the remaining garlic and the green pepper for 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, turmeric, cayenne pepper and potatoes. Add the stock and season with salt. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Cut the fish fillets into 1/2-inch pieces and add them to the soup. Simmer for another 10 minutes. Adjust the seasonings to taste, sprinkle with the cilantro and serve immediately.

CALDO VERDE (PORTUGUESE GREEN SOUP)

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook onion and garlic in 3 tablespoons olive oil for 3 minutes. Stir in potatoes and cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes more. Pour in water, bring to a boil, and let boil gently for 20 minutes, until potatoes are mushy.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-low heat, cook sausage until it has released most of its fat, 10 minutes. Drain.
• Mash potatoes or puree the potato mixture with a blender or food processor. Stir the sausage, salt and pepper into the soup and return to medium heat. Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
• Just before serving, stir kale into soup and simmer, 5 minutes, until kale is tender and jade green. Stir in the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and serve at once.