Cookbook:Caldo de Peixe (Cape Verdean Fish Soup)

Caldo de Peixe (Cape Verdean Fish Soup)
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Caldo de peixe is a traditional Cape Verdean soup that still holds a special place among the Islanders. Depending on personal preferences, additional ingredients can be incorporated, and the dish can be served with condiments of choice.

Ingredients

• Potatoes, diced
• Sweet potatoes, diced
• Green bell pepper, chopped
• Red bell pepper, chopped
• Onions, chopped
• Medium tomatoes, chopped
• Saltwater fish (e.g. tautog, cod, bluefish, or sea bass), cut into small pieces
• Scallions, sliced
• Fresh parsley, chopped

Procedure

1. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the white and sweet potatoes. Boil for approximately 15 minutes or until they are partially cooked. Drain.
2. Heat some oil over low heat in a separate pot. Add the onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes. Cook until softened.
3. Add the fish, and continue sautéing.
4. Add the drained potatoes, and add enough water to make a soup. Simmer until the fish and potatoes are fully cooked.
5. Add the parsley and scallions, and serve.