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Dairy-Free Fisherman's Soup (Halászlé)

A traditional Hungarian fish soup, made safe for those with dairy and nut allergies. Rich, spicy, and flavorful.

85m4 servings
Contains fishDAIRY-freeNUTS-free
320 cal|30g protein|15g carbs|15g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 910 g Mixed fish (carp, catfish, perch)
  • 2 large Onion
  • 3 tbsp Sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp Hot paprika
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 8 cups Water
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Clean and fillet the fish, reserving the bones and heads for broth.
  2. 2In a large pot, sauté chopped onions in vegetable oil until softened.
  3. 3Add sweet paprika and hot paprika, and cook for 1 minute more.
  4. 4Add the fish bones and heads, tomato paste, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes to make a broth.
  5. 5Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve, discarding the bones and heads.
  6. 6Return the broth to the pot. Add the fish fillets and cook until they are cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
  7. 7Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

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