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Sopa di Piska

Name: Sopa di Piska
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: bonairean
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs fish (mixed varieties, or whole small fish); 4 cups fish or vegetable broth; 2 medium potatoes, cubed; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Hearty fish soup with vegetables and herbs, island comfort classic.

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

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About This Recipe

Sopa di Piska is a robust fish soup brimming with fresh seafood, potatoes, and vegetables. It's warming, nourishing, and showcases Bonaire's fishing traditions.

Ingredients

Serves 6

1.5 lbsfish (mixed varieties, or whole small fish)
4 cupsfish or vegetable broth
2 mediumpotatoes, cubed
1 mediumonion, chopped
2 clovesgarlic, minced
1 tbspfresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1
Prepare broth
Bring broth to boil in a large pot. Add potatoes, onion, and garlic. Simmer until potatoes are half-cooked, about 10 minutes.
2
Add fish
Add fish to broth. Simmer gently for 15-20 minutes until fish is cooked through.
3
Finish soup
Add cilantro and season with salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste.
4
Serve
Ladle into bowls. Serve hot with crusty bread for dunking.

Pro Tips

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Use bones and heads if available for richer broth
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Don't overcook fish or it will fall apart
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Add lime juice at the end for brightness

Variations

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Add mixed vegetables like carrots and celery
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Include coconut milk for richness
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Use seafood mix with shrimp and mussels

Storage

Refrigerate up to 2 days; refreeze carefully to prevent mushiness

History & Origin

Sopa di Piska reflects the island's fishing heritage and tradition of making use of the day's catch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use frozen fish?

Yes, thaw completely first. Fresh fish is preferable but frozen works in a pinch.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving · 6 servings total

Calories280kcal

Protein35g

Carbohydrates18g

Fat6g

Fiber2g

Protein35g

Carbs18g

Fat6g

Time Summary

Prep time15 min

Cook time35 min

Total time50 min

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Instructions

Prepare broth

Bring broth to boil in a large pot. Add potatoes, onion, and garlic. Simmer until potatoes are half-cooked, about 10 minutes.

Add fish

Add fish to broth. Simmer gently for 15-20 minutes until fish is cooked through.

Finish soup

Add cilantro and season with salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste.

Serve

Ladle into bowls. Serve hot with crusty bread for dunking.