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Greek Fisherman’s Soup: Kakavia – An Incredible Ultimate Recipe

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Ingredients

– 1 ½ pounds white fish (such as cod or haddock), cut into large chunks
– 1 pound shellfish (such as mussels or clams), cleaned
– 2 large tomatoes, chopped
– 1 large onion, sliced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 large carrot, sliced
– 1 potato, chopped
– 4 cups fish stock or water
– 1 cup dry white wine
– ¼ cup olive oil
– 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
– 1 tablespoon fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
– Juice of 1 lemon
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Crusty bread, for serving (optional)

Instructions

Making Greek Fisherman’s Soup: Kakavia can be straightforward if you follow these steps:

1. Prepare the Ingredients: Clean and chop the fish, shellfish, tomatoes, onion, carrot, and potato.
2. Heat Olive Oil: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3. Sauté the Vegetables: Add the sliced onion and carrot to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
5. Combine Tomatoes: Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften, about 3-4 minutes.
6. Pour in the Wine: Stir in the dry white wine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
7. Add Stock and Potatoes: Pour in the fish stock or water, add the chopped potato, and bring to a boil.
8. Simmer: Reduce the heat and allow the soup to simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the potato is tender.
9. Add Fish and Shellfish: Carefully add the chunks of fish and cleaned shellfish to the pot. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the shellfish have opened.
10. Season: Stir in the fresh parsley, dill, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
11. Serve Hot: Remove from heat and ladle the soup into bowls. Enjoy hot!

This step-by-step guidance will help you create an unforgettable Greek Fisherman’s Soup, perfect for any occasion.

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