Codfish soup is a traditional Costa Rican dish that combines intense flavors such as codfish, potatoes, and vegetables, slow-cooked to enhance their aromas and textures. It is a comforting delicacy that invites you to enjoy a unique culinary experience with every spoonful.
Codfish soup is a comforting and tasty dish that combines unique flavors and textures.
It is ideal for enjoying on cool days or sharing at family gatherings.
The aroma of the cooked vegetables and fish blends perfectly, creating an unparalleled culinary experience.
Codfish Soup
Ingredients
2 pounds of Codfish
8 cups of Water
4 Large potatoes
1 cup of Squash
1 cup of Carrots
2 tablespoons of Olive oil
1 Medium onion
1 cup of Tomatoes
2 Cloves of garlic
2 Peppers
2 Celery stalks
1 pinch of Salt
1 pinch of Pepper
Preparation
Step 1 : The codfish should be soaked in cold water the day before and then drained.
Step 2 : Next, it is chopped and seasoned with black pepper.
Step 3 : In a large pot with 8 cups of boiling water and a little salt, cook the potatoes, squash, and carrots for 20 minutes until the potatoes are al dente.
Step 4 : In a hot skillet with oil, sauté the onions, tomatoes, crushed garlic cloves, thyme, and peppers until the onions are translucent.
Step 5 : This mixture is added to the pot with the boiling vegetables.
Step 6 : Add the chopped pepper and reduce the heat.
Step 7 : Put the fish into the boiling pot, mix, and let it simmer for 30 minutes with the pot covered.
Step 8 : During cooking, the potatoes, carrots, and squash break down, thickening the soup.
Step 9 : At the end of the 30 minutes, serve the hot soup in bowls.
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