Eel Soup
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Equipment
- Cutting Board and Knife: For cleaning and slicing the eel.
- Large Pot or Saucepan: To cook the soup base and simmer the ingredients.
- Strainer or Colander: For rinsing and draining the eel.
- Measuring Spoons and Cups: To accurately portion ingredients like spices, herbs, and liquids.
- Wooden Spoon or Ladle: For stirring and serving the soup.
- Kitchen Towels or Paper Towels: To pat dry the eel before cooking.
- Tongs or Kitchen Tweezers: For handling and removing small bones from the eel.
- Soup Bowls: For serving the finished eel soup.
Ingredients
- 2 tpsp Cooking oil
- 2 tbsp chopped Onions
- 2 tbsp Carrots diced
- 2 tbsp Celery chopped
- 1 tbsp Garlic
- 4-6 cups Fish or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp Bay leaves
- 1 tbsp Thyme
- 2 tbsp Parsley chopped
- Black pepper To taste
- 2 tbsp White wine
- Water: As needed for soup consistency
- 1-2 tbsp Salt To taste, usually tbsp for seasoning.
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté them until they become translucent and fragrant, usually for about 2-3 minutes.
- Clean the eel thoroughly, removing any scales and innards. Cut it into desired serving pieces.
- Chop onions, carrots, celery, leeks, and garlic as per preference.
- Heat a large pot or saucepan over medium heat.
- Add a bit of oil and sauté the chopped vegetables until they soften.
- Place the prepared eel into the pot with the softened vegetables.
- Pour in the fish or vegetable broth until it covers the eel.
- Add bay leaves, thyme, parsley, black pepper, and salt to taste.
- Stir gently to combine the flavors.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Allow it to cook for about 20-25 minutes or until the eel is tender and fully cooked.
- If needed, add more broth or water to achieve the desired soup consistency.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as per your preference.
- Ladle the eel soup into bowls.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
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Notes
Eel soup is a delicious seafood dish that is a blend of the flavors of traditional cuisine with health benefits. From its origins in the past to the many regional variations, this soup has stood up to over time and has been a hit with foodies across all over the world.