Caldo De Peixe 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 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 PEIXE (FISH/SEAFOOD STEW)

Steps:

• In a large kettle, gently saute chopped onions, saffron tomatoes, scallions and green and red peppers in oil. Next, add fish cut into small pieces and water. Cover and bring to a gentle boil. Add peeled potatoes and chopped parsley to kettle. Reduce heat and simmer. A little may be added to make a thicker broth. Towards the end add shrimp and scallops. Should not cook longer than 20 minutes.

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 RES (MEXICAN BEEF SOUP)

Steps:

• Cut the meat from the beef bones into about 1/2 inch pieces, leaving some on the bones.
• Heat a heavy soup pot over medium-high heat until very hot. Add the oil, tilting the pan to coat the bottom. Add the meat and bones, and season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until thoroughly browned.
• Add 1 onion, and cook until onion is also lightly browned. Stir in the tomatoes and broth. The liquid should cover the bones by 1/2 inch. If not, add enough water to compensate. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour with the lid on loosely. If meat is not tender, continue cooking for another 10 minutes or so.
• Pour in the water, and return to a simmer. Add the carrot and 1/4 cup cilantro, and cook for 10 minutes, then stir in the potato, corn and chayote. Simmer until vegetables are tender. Push the cabbage wedges into the soup, and cook for about 10 more minutes.
• Ladle soup into large bowls, including meat vegetables and bones. Garnish with jalapenos, minced onion, and additional cilantro. Squeeze lime juice over all, and serve with radishes.