Title: Mami's Sopa De Cabeza De Pescado / Fish Head Soup (Cuba)
Categories: Fish, Caribbean, Pasta
Yield: 4 Servings
2 lb Sea bass heads
1/2 c Carrots; sliced
1/2 c Celery; chopped
1 c Potatoes; cubed
2 Onions; chopped
1 Green pepper; chopped
6 cl Garlic; mashed
6 c Fish stock or fish broth
4 tb EVOO
1 c Soup noodles
1/4 ts Oregano
1/4 ts Cumin
3 tb Tomato paste
1 tb Parsley, finely chopped
1 Lime; juice of
4 sl Toasted Cuban garlic bread
Salt to taste
Saute onions and green capsicums until soft. Add garlic and saute
30 seconds. Add fish heads and sprinkle with salt. Stir in cumin,
oregano, and tomato paste. Add fish broth, carrots and celery.
Bring to a boil. Lower to medium heat. Cook 15 minutes. Add
potatoes. Cook five minutes. Add noodles and stir frequently to
avoid sticking. When noodles are ready, about 7 minutes, squeeze
juice of one lime and add parsley. Remove from heat and serve hot
with toasted Cuban garlic bread.
