Sopa de Peixe

Name: Sopa de Peixe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mozambican
Ingredients: 400g white fish fillets, cubed; 2 potatoes, diced; 1 carrot, sliced; 1 onion, chopped; 2 tomatoes, diced; 200ml coconut milk; 1 liter fish or vegetable stock; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp olive oil; Piri-piri to taste; Fresh cilantro; Salt

Sopa de Peixe (SOH-pah deh PAY-sheh)

Mozambican Fish Soup

⏱ Prep Time 40 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 258 kcal

A light yet flavorful soup of fresh fish simmered with vegetables, coconut milk, and a hint of piri-piri, served as a starter or light meal.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 24.0g

Carbs 18.0g

Fat 10.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ fish ⚠ coconut

Equipment Needed

large pot ladle sharp knife

Presentation Guide

Vessel: deep soup bowl

Garnishes: cilantro, lemon wedge

Accompaniments: crusty bread

Ingredients

400g white fish fillets, cubed
2 potatoes, diced
1 carrot, sliced
1 onion, chopped
2 tomatoes, diced
200ml coconut milk
1 liter fish or vegetable stock
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
Piri-piri to taste
Fresh cilantro
Salt

Instructions

1
Heat olive oil in a large pot, sauté onion and garlic for four minutes until softened but not browned.
2
Add potatoes, carrot, and tomatoes, cook for three minutes, stirring to coat everything with oil.
3
Pour in stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for fifteen minutes until potatoes are tender.
4
Add fish cubes and coconut milk, cook gently for five minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
5
Season with salt and piri-piri to taste, being careful not to stir too vigorously or the fish will break apart.
6
Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve with crusty bread on the side.

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Did You Know?

This soup is often served as a remedy for colds and hangovers alike along the Mozambican coast.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

large pot
ladle
sharp knife

Garnishing

cilantro, lemon wedge

Accompaniments

crusty bread

The Story Behind Sopa de Peixe

Sopa de peixe is a cornerstone of Mozambican coastal cooking, born from the same tradition as Portuguese fish soups but enriched with coconut milk and piri-piri. Every fishing village has its own version, using whatever species are most plentiful that day. The soup represents the practical side of Mozambican cuisine, where nothing from the sea goes to waste and even fish bones are boiled down for rich stock.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch starter, light dinner 📜 Origins: Coastal Mozambican tradition

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