Sancocho de Pescado con Coco (Fish and Coconut Soup)

Sancocho de Pescado al Coco is a fish and coconut soup popular in the Pacific and Caribbean regions of Colombia. This flavorful fish and coconut soup is a comforting meal.

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Fish Sancocho with Coconut is a traditional Colombian soup from the coastal region of the country. This Fish and Coconut Soup is thick, almost a stew, and the combination of flavors is wonderful. I love this dish and make it often. The fish balances out the sweetness of the coconut milk perfectly.

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Traditionally this soup is prepared using homemade fish broth, which is usually made with fish heads and bones, but you can also use store bought seafood stock like I did, or just use water instead. The soup came together quickly and was in the pot simmering away in no time. The aromas coming from the pot and throughout the kitchen transported me back to my trips to Cartagena. Creamy, comforting, flavorful, and addicting, this Fish Sancocho with Coconut is a winner.

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Which Fish to Use to Make this Soup?

I recommend using mahi-mahi, halibut, swordfish, cod fish, trout or sea bass to make this recipe. Feel free to use your favorite fish to make it and you can also add scallops, shrimp or lobster for a delicious variation.

Cook’s note: You can make your own fish stock using 1 pound fish heads and bones, water, onion and garlic. Cook for about 30 minutes and strain the broth.

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(Fish and Coconut Soup Recipe

Erica Dinho

Prep Time fifteen mins

cook time Four. Five mins

total time one hr

course Main dish, Soup

Cuisine Colombian

Servings 4 servings

calories 921 kcal

Ingredients

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• 2 pounds white fish fillets mahi-mahi, halibut, swordfish, cod or sea bass, cut into large pieces.
• 5 cups of fish stock
• 3 cups of coconut milk fresh or canned
• 2 tablespoons butter
• one cup chopped onion
• 4 garlic cloves crushed
• ½ red bell pepper say
• ½ green bell pepper say
• 2 tomatoes peeled and diced
• one scallion chopped
• one teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon ground achiote
• one green plantain peeled and cut into pieces
• one pound yucca peeled and quartered, fresh or frozen
• 2 corn ears cut into pieces
• ¼ finely chopped cilantro or parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste

instructions

• Heat the butter over medium heat, add the onions, garlic, peppers, tomatoes, scallions, annatto powder, cumin, and salt, and cook over low heat until the onions are tender, about 10 minutes.

• Add the fish broth and bring to a boil. Add the corn, plantains and yuca. Simmer for about 30 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked.

• Add the coconut milk and fish, cook on low heat until the fish is cooked, about 8-10 minutes.

• Sprinkle with the chopped cilantro and serve warm with lime wedges.

Nutrition

calories: 921kcalCarbohydrates: 81gProtein: 60gfat: 44gSaturated Fat: 3. 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: onegCholesterol: 114mgsodium: 1150mgpotassium: 2268mgFiber: 6gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 1707UIVitamin C: 80mgcalcium: 204mgIron: 9mg

This fish and coconut soup is perfect for fall and winter weather as the temperature starts to drop and we all need to be warmed up.

What To Serve With this Soup:

Since this dish is already filling and hearty, I would recommend serving it with this simple salad, white rice or crusty bread and avocado.

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More Soup Recipes to Try

Vegetable Soup

Artichokes Soup

Avocado Soup

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