Sour Cabbage Fish Soup
A tangy, warming soup with tender fish fillets and pickled mustard greens, finished with chili and scallions. Quick enough for a weeknight, yet deeply flavorful.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 25g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Slice the 1 lb fish fillets into 1-inch pieces and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside while you prep the vegetables.
Step 2
Rinse the 8 oz pickled mustard greens under cold water, then chop into bite-sized pieces. Slice the 1-inch ginger and mince the 3 garlic cloves.
Step 3
Heat the 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ginger, garlic, and 4 dried red chilies; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 4
Add the chopped pickled greens and stir-fry for 2 minutes to release their tangy flavor. Pour in the 4 cups broth and bring to a boil.
Step 5
Reduce heat to a simmer and add the fish pieces. Cook gently until the fish is opaque and flakes easily, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 6
Slice the 3 scallions into thin rounds. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with the scallions before serving.
Step 7
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or extra chili if desired. Serve hot with rice if you like.
Tools you’ll need
- Large pot
- Cutting board
- Chef's knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
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