Caldo de Peixe

Name: Caldo de Peixe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cape Verdean
Ingredients: 800g firm white fish (grouper or sea bass), cut into chunks; 2 green bananas, peeled and sliced; 2 medium potatoes, cubed; 1 sweet potato, cubed; 200g cassava, peeled and cubed; 1 onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1.5L water; Juice of 2 limes; Salt and black pepper; Fresh cilantro for garnish

Caldo de Peixe (KAHL-doo deh PAY-sheh)

Fish Broth

⏱ Prep Time 30 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 312 kcal

A fragrant Cape Verdean fish soup simmered with root vegetables, green bananas, and a bright squeeze of lime, embodying the islands' seafaring soul.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 28.0g

Carbs 32.0g

Fat 8.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ fish

Equipment Needed

large pot sharp knife ladle

Presentation Guide

Vessel: deep ceramic bowl

Garnishes: cilantro, lime wedge

Accompaniments: crusty bread

Ingredients

800g firm white fish (grouper or sea bass), cut into chunks
2 green bananas, peeled and sliced
2 medium potatoes, cubed
1 sweet potato, cubed
200g cassava, peeled and cubed
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 tbsp olive oil
1.5L water
Juice of 2 limes
Salt and black pepper
Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1
Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper for 5 min until softened.
2
Add tomatoes and cook 3 min until broken down.
3
Add water, potatoes, sweet potato, cassava, and green bananas. Bring to a boil, then simmer 15 min.
4
Add fish chunks, season with salt and pepper. Cook gently 10 min until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
5
Squeeze lime juice over the soup. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro.

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Did You Know?

Fishermen on Santo Antão island traditionally prepare this soup right on the beach using the morning's catch.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

large pot
sharp knife
ladle

Garnishing

cilantro, lime wedge

Accompaniments

crusty bread

The Story Behind Caldo de Peixe

Caldo de peixe is the quintessential Cape Verdean comfort food, born from the archipelago's deep connection to the Atlantic Ocean. Every island has its own variation, using whatever fish the day's catch yields alongside starchy root vegetables that sustained islanders through lean times.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch or dinner 📜 Origins: Colonial era

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