Savoury Basa Fish Soup Recipe

Savoury Basa Fish Soup Recipe

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Calling all comfort food lovers! Get ready to be wrapped in the warmth of our Savoury Basa Fish Soup. Imagine tender basa fillets, perfectly cooked and nestled in a flavourful broth. This isn't your ordinary soup! We've infused it with fragrant Italian herbs and a touch of white wine, creating a taste sensation that's both simple and sophisticated. Dive in for a heartwarming meal that hits the spot any time of year.

Ingredients:

  • 500g basa fillets, cut into chunks
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2-3 cloves of garlic, chopped
  • Hot pepper flakes, to taste
  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • ¾ cup tomato passata
  • 1¼ - 1½ cups water
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • ¼ cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
  • 4 thick slices of Italian crust bread

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Ingredients
    1 Prepare the Ingredients

    Heat olive oil in a large pot, add chopped garlic and a pinch of hot pepper flakes, sautéing briefly to release the flavours.

  2. Cook the Fish
    2 Cook the Fish

    Add basa fillets cut into chunks and sauté for about one minute, then pour in dry white wine and let it simmer for a few minutes until slightly reduced.

  3. Simmer with Tomato and Herbs
    3 Simmer with Tomato and Herbs

    Stir in tomato passata, water, oregano, and basil, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for about 30 minutes until the fish is tender and the soup thickens slightly.

  4. Serve
    4 Serve

    Adjust seasoning with salt, stir in chopped fresh parsley, and serve over grilled or plain thick slices of Italian bread.

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