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Dairy-Free Fisherman's Soup (Halászlé)

A fiery and flavorful Hungarian fish soup, made dairy-free. This soup is traditionally made with various types of freshwater fish and a generous amount of paprika.

20m prep + 60m cook6 servings
Contains fishDAIRY-free
320 cal|30g protein|15g carbs|12g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Carp
  • 0.5 lb Catfish
  • 0.5 lb White fish
  • 2 large Onion
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Sweet paprika
  • 1 tbsp Hot paprika
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 8 cups Fish broth
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1Cut the 1 lb carp, 0.5 lb catfish, and 0.5 lb white fish into 1-inch pieces.
  2. 2Finely chop the 2 large onions and mince the 4 cloves of garlic.
  3. 3Heat the 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat (350°F/175°C).
  4. 4Add the chopped onions to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5Stir in the minced garlic, 2 tbsp of sweet paprika, 1 tbsp of hot paprika, and 2 tbsp of tomato paste. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. 6Pour in the 8 cups of fish broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  7. 7Carefully add the cut fish pieces to the simmering broth. Reduce the heat to low (200°F/95°C), cover the pot, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. The internal temperature of the fish should reach 145°F (63°C).
  8. 8Season the soup with 1 tsp of salt and 0.5 tsp of black pepper. Stir well.
  9. 9Serve the Dairy-Free Fisherman's Soup hot.

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