HOT AND SOUR CATFISH SOUP

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My friend, Aileen, gave me this recipe. I have never made it but she said it is fantastic and easy. She said it tastes great the next day too.

Provided by bojmom

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 catfish fillets, medium to large size depending on how much fish you want
2 scallions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
pepper
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
3 roma tomatoes, rough chop
1 lemon, zest of
1 lemon, juice of
2 celery ribs, cut thinly on the diagonal
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth, low sodium
1 teaspoon cumin
0.5 (8 ounce) package bean sprouts (I guessed on the size of the package, so just buy a small package)
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, rough chop, no stems

Steps:

  • Cut catfish into large chunks (2 bites per piece).
  • Place in dutch oven and add all ingredients from Scallions to Lemon Juice.
  • Stir mixture to coat fish and let marinade for 10-15 minutes.
  • Cook fish and marinade mixture over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir mixture and cook 2 minutes more.
  • Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  • Boil 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • Lower heat to simmer and add celery, sprouts, cumin and cilantro.
  • Simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  • Spoon fish soup over rice if desired, and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.7, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 37.4, Sodium 2010.5, Carbohydrate 10, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 6.4, Protein 19

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