Soupe de Poisson

Name: Soupe de Poisson
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Ivorian
Ingredients: 500g mixed fresh fish (grouper, snapper), cut into pieces; 2 potatoes, cubed; 2 carrots, sliced; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 scotch bonnet pepper; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 bouillon cube; Fresh parsley, chopped; Salt to taste; 1L water

Soupe de Poisson (soop duh pwah-SOHN)

Ivorian Fish Soup

⏱ Prep Time 35 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 284 kcal

A fragrant, brothy soup swimming with chunks of fresh fish, vegetables, and aromatic herbs, reflecting the coastal bounty of Ivory Coast.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 28.0g

Carbs 16.0g

Fat 12.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

gluten-free dairy-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ fish

Equipment Needed

large pot ladle

Presentation Guide

Vessel: deep soup bowl

Garnishes: fresh parsley, lime wedge

Accompaniments: crusty bread, attiéké

Ingredients

500g mixed fresh fish (grouper, snapper), cut into pieces
2 potatoes, cubed
2 carrots, sliced
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 scotch bonnet pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 bouillon cube
Fresh parsley, chopped
Salt to taste
1L water

Instructions

1
Heat oil in a pot. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
2
Add tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3
Add water, potatoes, carrots, bouillon, and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer 15 minutes.
4
Add fish pieces and whole scotch bonnet. Cook gently for 10 minutes until fish is flaky.
5
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

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Did You Know?

Fishermen on the Ivorian coast make this soup right on the beach with the morning's catch — the ultimate farm-to-table experience.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

large pot
ladle

Garnishing

fresh parsley, lime wedge

Accompaniments

crusty bread, attiéké

The Story Behind Soupe de Poisson

Soupe de poisson reflects the culinary traditions of Ivory Coast's coastal communities, from Abidjan to San Pédro. French colonial influence introduced the concept of a structured fish soup, which Ivorians adapted with local peppers and spices.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch, especially on the coast 📜 Origins: Coastal fishing community tradition

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