Soupe de Poisson Nouadhibou
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Firm white fish, cut into chunks — 500 g (1 lb 2 oz)
- Tomatoes, chopped — 2
- Onion, chopped — 1
- Garlic, minced — 2 cloves
- Carrot, sliced — 1
- Potato, cubed — 1
- Oil — 2 tbsp
- Bouillon cube — 1
- Water — 4 cups (960 ml / 32 fl oz)
- Salt and pepper — to taste
Method
- Heat the oil in a large pot and sauté the onion and garlic until soft.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes until they break down.
- Add the water, bouillon cube, carrot and potato, then bring to a boil.
- Simmer for 15 minutes until the vegetables are just tender.
- Add the fish chunks and simmer gently for a further 10 minutes until cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.
Introduction: A light, tomato-based fish soup made from the day’s Atlantic catch, a simple coastal comfort food from Mauritania’s fishing towns.
Cultural Background: With Nouadhibou among the richest fishing grounds in West Africa, fish soups like this one are a natural everyday dish in Mauritania’s coastal communities, using whatever fresh fish is landed that morning.
Tips: Add the fish only once the vegetables are nearly tender, to avoid overcooking it. Use a firm fish that holds together well during simmering.
Variations: Add a handful of chopped okra for extra texture. Stir in a pinch of ground chilli for a spicier broth.
Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Reheating: Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat until warmed through.
Nutrition: Per serving (approx.): 220 kcal, 24 g protein, 7 g fat, 15 g carbohydrate.
FAQs:
Q: What fish works best?
A: Any firm white Atlantic fish available fresh, such as grouper or mullet.
Q: Can I use fish stock instead of a bouillon cube?
A: Yes, a homemade fish stock will deepen the
- Firm white fish, cut into chunks — 500 g (1 lb 2 oz)
- Tomatoes, chopped — 2
- Onion, chopped — 1
- Garlic, minced — 2 cloves
- Carrot, sliced — 1
- Potato, cubed — 1
- Oil — 2 tbsp
- Bouillon cube — 1
- Water — 4 cups (960 ml / 32 fl oz)
- Salt and pepper — to taste
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