Best Fish Soup in the Caribbean

There is no question that the following recipe is the best and most delicious soup in the Caribbean. Yummy

Cliff Villa Fish Soup Starting Blocks

It is simple and allows you to substitute ingredients. What you cannot substitute is a fresh fish from Playa Grandi - Red Snapper is my go to fish however Tuna is also delicious.

Ingredients - add and minus to taste

• Fillet fish and use the left-over to make the stock.

• Place in pot with water and salt to boil

When the fish is thoroughly boil strain the bones and residue out and keep the clear stock.

Once in the fridge, the fish gelatin is so thick it will stand vertically.

Now the sauce …

• Chop white and red onions, scallions, leaks, garlic (lots of everything)

• Add dry bay leaves

• Add salt, black and|or white pepper and two palm fills of paprika (important).

• Add cayenne pepper to taste

• Fry with olive oil on a low heat until brown

• Add to stock and boil up.

Optional adds are dutch potato or lentils. (soak lentils for one hour and discard water before adding.)

When boiled and ready add more salt, paprika or pepper to taste.