Caldo De Peixe (Cape Verde Islands) Fish Soup |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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This is a traditional recipe from the Islands that Cape Verdeans still make. Additional seasonings are left to the cook, or table condiments can accompany the dish. This recipe was adapted from the Smithsonian Institution's, 1995 Festival of American Folklife Cookbook. Recipes for the cookbook were contributed by American Cape Verdeans who are active in preserving their cultural heritage. There are about 500,000 American Cape Vedeans. Ingredients:
6 white potatoes, chopped |
3 sweet potatoes, chopped |
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped |
1 green bell pepper, chopped |
1 red bell pepper, chopped |
3 medium onions, chopped |
2 medium tomatoes, chopped |
4 scallions, chopped |
3 lbs saltwater fish (such as tautog, cod, bluefish or sea bass) |
water |
Directions:
1. In a medium kettle, boil both white and sweet potatoes, about 15 minutes.
2. In a large kettle, gently saute chopped onions,red and green peppers and tomatoes in oil.
3. Next add fish cut into small pieces to the kettle and saute.
4. Add partly cooked white and sweet potatoes, along with enough cooking water to simmer the soup.
5. Simmer until potatoes and fish are done.
6. Add chopped parsley and chopped scallions to the kettle.
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