Soupe de Poisson à la Malienne

Name: Soupe de Poisson à la Malienne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Malian
Ingredients: 600g firm white fish, cut into chunks; 3 large tomatoes, chopped; 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 scotch bonnet peppers; 1 bunch fresh parsley; 2 bouillon cubes; 1 tbsp tomato paste; Salt to taste; 5 cups water

Soupe de Poisson (soop duh pwah-SON)

Malian Fish Soup

⏱ Prep Time 45 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 350 kcal

A fragrant, tomato-based fish soup loaded with chunks of fresh Niger River fish, sweet potatoes, and aromatic herbs, simmered to a harmonious depth.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 32.0g

Carbs 24.0g

Fat 14.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ fish

Equipment Needed

large pot ladle sharp knife

Presentation Guide

Vessel: deep bowl

Garnishes: fresh parsley, lemon wedge

Accompaniments: crusty bread, rice

Ingredients

600g firm white fish, cut into chunks
3 large tomatoes, chopped
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 scotch bonnet peppers
1 bunch fresh parsley
2 bouillon cubes
1 tbsp tomato paste
Salt to taste
5 cups water

Instructions

1
Heat oil in a large pot, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
2
Add tomato paste and chopped tomatoes. Cook 10 minutes.
3
Add water, sweet potatoes, bouillon cubes, and scotch bonnet. Boil until potatoes are half-tender, about 10 minutes.
4
Gently add fish chunks. Simmer on low heat for 15 minutes — do not stir vigorously to keep fish intact.
5
Add chopped parsley, adjust seasoning, and simmer 5 more minutes.
6
Serve hot in deep bowls.

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Did You Know?

In Mopti, the Venice of Mali, fish soup is served for breakfast, lunch, and dinner — the city runs on the bounty of the Niger River.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

large pot
ladle
sharp knife

Garnishing

fresh parsley, lemon wedge

Accompaniments

crusty bread, rice

The Story Behind Soupe de Poisson à la Malienne

Mali may be landlocked, but the Niger River provides an extraordinary wealth of freshwater fish. Fish soup has been a cornerstone of riverside community cuisine for thousands of years, from Timbuktu to Bamako.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch or dinner 📜 Origins: Niger River fishing communities

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