Sopa de peixe (Cape Verdean fish soup)

Instructions

1. Fry the sliced onion and garlic in the oil until soft.
2. Add the chopped tomatoes and paprika, then simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Pour in the water, add the diced potatoes and the bay leaf, then cook for 15 minutes over medium heat.
4. Lay the fish pieces in the broth and poach for 8 to 10 minutes without letting it boil.
5. Adjust the seasoning, remove the bay leaf and serve hot with bread.