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Kakavia

A traditional Cypriot fishermen's fish soup, made with several fresh fish simmered in a broth flavored with lemon and herbs. It is eaten hot, often by the seaside.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Bouillon

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

281 kcal per serving

Protein
28 g
Carbohydrates
20.1 g
of which sugars
6.6 g
Fat
8.1 g
Fiber
4.4 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Scale and gut the fish, then cut them into pieces. Keep the heads and bones for the broth if you like.
  2. In a large pot, heat the oil and sweat the sliced onion and chopped garlic for 4 minutes.
  3. Add the grated or chopped tomatoes, the carrots in rounds and the potatoes in cubes, then cover with water and bring to a boil.
  4. Simmer for 15 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften.
  5. Add the fish pieces, salt, pepper and chili, then cook gently for 15 minutes without stirring so they don't fall apart.
  6. Off the heat, add the lemon juice and chopped parsley.
  7. Check the seasoning, then serve the soup piping hot with lemon wedges.

Variations and tips

Simplified version. Use only white fish fillets, which are easier to find and handle.

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Original Ecomely recipe.