Best Cape Verde Vegetable Soup Recipes

CAPE VERDE VEGETABLE SOUP

Cape Verde Vegetable Soup image

Make and share this Cape Verde Vegetable Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gracie92

Categories African

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 pinch summer savory or 1 pinch thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground dried red chili (or to taste)
1 cup sliced okra
3 cups chopped fresh tomatoes (or 2 cups canned tomatoes with juice)
3 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 lemon, juice of
2 cups diced potatoes
2 cups sliced cabbage (cut into 1-inch lengths)
chopped fresh parsley
chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Sautee the onions and the garlic in the oil for 10 minute Add the summer savory or thyme and the ground chiles and sautee gently, stirring often, for another 5 minutes.
Add the rest of the ingredients, excet the lemon juice, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minute Add the lemon juice. Serve topped with chopped fresh parsley or more fresh cilantro or both.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 404.1, Carbohydrate 18.5, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 5.1, Protein 2.8

CALDO DE PEIXE (CAPE VERDE ISLANDS) FISH SOUP

Caldo De Peixe (Cape Verde Islands) Fish Soup image

This is a traditional recipe from the Islands that Cape Verdeans still make. Additional seasonings are left to the cook, or table condiments can accompany the dish. This recipe was adapted from the Smithsonian Institution's, 1995 Festival of American Folklife Cookbook. Recipes for the cookbook were contributed by American Cape Verdeans who are active in preserving their cultural heritage. There are about 500,000 American Cape Vedeans.

Provided by lynnski LA

Categories Chowders

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 white potatoes, chopped
3 sweet potatoes, chopped
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3 medium onions, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
4 scallions, chopped
3 lbs saltwater fish (such as tautog, cod, bluefish or sea bass)
water

Steps:

In a medium kettle, boil both white and sweet potatoes, about 15 minutes.
In a large kettle, gently saute chopped onions,red and green peppers and tomatoes in oil.
Next add fish cut into small pieces to the kettle and saute.
Add partly cooked white and sweet potatoes, along with enough cooking water to simmer the soup.
Simmer until potatoes and fish are done.
Add chopped parsley and chopped scallions to the kettle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.8, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 226.7, Carbohydrate 30.9, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 5.4, Protein 3.3

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