Catfish soup
Description
A hearty first course. Dietitians recommend consuming broths and soups as often as possible, since the benefits of liquid dishes for the body are simply invaluable. To make the soup even more beneficial, I suggest preparing catfish soup. Catfish meat is beneficial for skin health, mucous membranes, the nervous and digestive systems, it effectively regulates blood sugar, and also contains antioxidants. So, I'm sharing with you a recipe for catfish soup. Pour into bowls and serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Wash the fish thoroughly and clean it: cut off the head and separate the fillet from the bones. Then chop the head into pieces and cut the fillet into 10-12 pieces.
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Step 2
2. Thoroughly wash the catfish head and backbone, place in a pot and cover with water. Boil for 30 minutes, then add the fillet pieces and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking over low heat for 15 minutes.
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Step 3
3. Now let's prepare the vegetables. Finely chop the onion.
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Step 4
4. Grate the carrot on a coarse grater.
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Step 5
5. Next, place the onion and carrots on a preheated frying pan and sauté the vegetables until golden brown.
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Step 6
6. While the carrots and onions are frying, cut the potatoes into small pieces.
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Step 7
7. After 45 minutes from the time we started cooking the fish, remove the fish from the pot and strain the broth. Return the broth to the stove and bring it to a boil. Add the potatoes to the boiling broth and cook for 15 minutes.
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Step 8
8. After the specified time, add the pieces of fish and the fried carrots and onions to the pot. Continue cooking for 5-7 minutes.
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Step 9
9. The catfish soup is ready! Now turn off the heat and let it steep for 15 minutes. Serve garnished with finely chopped herbs.