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Soup · Brazilian

Canja de Peixe (Brazilian Fish and Rice Soup)

35 min Serves 4 ~238 kcal/serving ~£8.80 (£2.20/serving) Dairy-freeGluten-freeKid-friendlyPescatarian

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Ingredients

  • 500 g cod loin
  • 100 g long grain white rice
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1200 ml fish stock
  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
238 kcal
Protein
26.9 g
Carbohydrate
27.4 g
of which sugars
5 g
Fat
1.6 g
of which saturates
0.2 g
Fibre
2.6 g
Salt
2.69 g

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Method

  1. 1

    Bring the fish stock to a simmer with the onion, garlic and carrots and cook for 8 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the rice and simmer for 12-15 minutes, until tender.

  3. 3

    Cut the cod into chunks and lower it into the soup. Simmer gently for 5-6 minutes, until it flakes easily.

  4. 4

    Stir in the lime juice and fresh coriander, then ladle into bowls.

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