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Keto Fisherman's Soup (Halászlé)

A hearty and spicy Hungarian fish soup, made keto-friendly with added vegetables and careful ingredient selection. Omit dairy.

70m4 servings
Contains fishDAIRY-free
380 cal|45g protein|12g carbs|18g fat|4g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 910 g Mixed fish (carp, catfish, pike)
  • 2 large Onion, chopped
  • 1 medium Green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 medium Tomato, chopped
  • 3 tbsp Sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp Hot paprika
  • 6 cups Fish broth
  • 2 tbsp Bacon grease
  • 1 tsp Salt

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

Instructions

  1. 1Prepare the about 910 g of mixed fish by cleaning and filleting it. Cut the fish into bite-sized pieces, about 2.54 cm cubes. If you wish, reserve the fish bones and heads to make extra broth.
  2. 2In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat the 2 tbsp of bacon grease over medium heat (176.7°C / 175°C). Add the 2 large chopped onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. 3Add the 1 medium chopped green bell pepper and the 2 chopped tomatoes to the pot. Continue to cook, stirring, for another 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
  4. 4Stir in the 3 tbsp of sweet paprika and the 1 tsp of hot paprika. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the paprika.
  5. 5Pour in the 6 cups of fish broth. Increase the heat to high and bring the liquid to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. 6Carefully add the bite-sized fish pieces to the simmering broth. Cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. The internal temperature of the fish should reach 63°C.
  7. 7Taste the soup and add the 1 tsp of salt as needed. Stir well to combine.
  8. 8Serve the Keto Fisherman's Soup hot.

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