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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
Sour Cabbage Fish Soup
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb fish fillets (such as tilapia or cod)
  • 8 oz pickled mustard greens (sour cabbage)
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 4 whole dried red chili peppers
  • 3 stalks scallions
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 6

    Slice the 3 scallions into thin rounds. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with the scallions before serving.

  7. 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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