To develop a healthy diet, you can’t just stick to salads and veggies; you have to include healthy fats, carbs, and protein. Thankfully, some Spanish soup recipes can help you with that task.
One of them is fish noodle soup: with white meat fish, you get all the good and healthy fats and proteins that you need, mixed with the perfect portion of carbs and veggies.
Keep reading this article, and you will learn how to make fish soup from scratch, along with more tips for storing, serving, and customizing the ingredients of this fantastic dish.
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Background of the Dish
The white fish soup is one of the oldest recipes to be created in Southern Spain, as it used to be one of the few ways to enjoy a good seafood dish, which is abundant in this region.
As Andalusians became experts in this classic recipe, they created different Spanish soup recipes to incorporate new ingredients and flavors, and that’s how fish noodle soup was born.
This dish has all the goodness of the traditional fish soup recipe, but it also incorporates delicious thin noodles to make this dish more filling and have all the necessary ingredients for a good diet.
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Things You’ll Need for Fish Noodle Soup
To make this recipe for Spanish soup, you will need white meat fish, carrot, onion, garlic cloves, potato, fish or vegetable broth, and thin noodles as the main ingredients.
Ingredients
- 400g white fish filets (such as cod or haddock)
- 6 cups (1.5l) fish or vegetable broth
- 1 package (200gr to 250gr) of angel hair pasta
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 ripe tomato
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 carrot
- 1 potato
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
How to Make Fish Noodle Soup – Step by Step Guide
- For the first step in this fish noodle soup recipe, peel and chop the onion and carrot into small squares. Peel and cut the potato into bite-sized cubes, also peel and mince the garlic cloves.
- After that, heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Also, add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until they turn translucent.
- Then, add the diced tomato, bell pepper, carrot, and potato to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften.
- Meanwhile, it is time to prepare the fish. For that, pat the filets dry with kitchen paper, and clean them removing any scale, bone, or skin that may be left. Cut it into bite-sized pieces.
- Now, pour in the fish or vegetable broth and add the bay leaf and paprika. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the easy fish soup to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- For the next step in this fish soup recipe, add the fish pieces to the pot and cook for another 7 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- After that, using a separate pot, cook the noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Now, place a portion of cooked noodles into each small plating bowl. Ladle the hot soup over the noodles, making sure to include plenty of fish and vegetables in each bowl.
- To finish making this fish and noodle soup, garnish each bowl with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges on the side to add a citrusy flavor. You can now serve and enjoy your delicious fish noodle soup.
Substitution of Ingredients
We know that this fish noodle soup will immediately become one of your top 3 fish soup recipes because it is super easy to make and there are some ingredient substitutions that you can make.
First, feel free to make this fish noodles soup with other kinds of pasta, such as spaghetti, bowtie pasta, or small elbow macaroni, just be sure to adapt the cooking times.
Besides that, you can prepare this recipe for fish soup with fish or vegetable broth, or make a homemade caldo de pescado with our simple recipe.
White fish is the best fish for soup due to its mild flavor and firm texture, which holds up well during cooking, ensuring it doesn’t overpower the other ingredients in the soup or break apart.
Still, you can prepare this as a fish head noodle soup, or feel free to check other of our recipes for fish soup, such as the Spanish shrimp soup and the Spanish seafood soup.
Tips on Serving Fish Noodle Soup
This recipe stands out from other fish soups because it adds noodles as another main ingredient, making it more filling and satisfying, while still delivering the delicate flavors of the Andalusian sea.
The best fish soup is primarily served as a main dish, for either lunch or dinner, but if you serve it in smaller portions it works as an appetizer too.
As well as other Spanish soups, the fish noodle soup pairs well with grated parmesan or manchego cheese on top adding a savory depth of flavor to the dish.
To add more texture, top this fish noodle soup with toasted nuts, such as slivered almonds or pine nuts, and be sure to serve it with a slice of crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the flavorful broth.
If you want to try something different, go with the delicious chicken soup without noodles – easy to make and very nutritious.
How to Store Fish Noodle Soup
Once you finish preparing the fish noodle soup, simply let it cool to room temperature (for about 30 to 60 minutes) and then place it in a freezer-safe airtight container.
You can either store the soup in multiple containers -to store it in portions- or in a large one, just make sure to cover it with plastic wrap in contact with the top (so that it doesn’t form a crust) and with a lid.
After that, you will be able to store the fish noodle soup in the fridge for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for 45 days, then reheat it on the stove over medium heat before serving.
For more Spanish soups recipes that you can prepare and store, you can check out our delicious fish head soup and the classic Spanish fish soup.
Recipe Card: Fish Noodle Soup
Tasty Fish Noodle Soup Recipe
To develop a healthy diet, you can't just stick to salads and veggies; you have to include healthy fats, carbs, and protein. Thankfully, some Spanish recipes can help you with that task.
One of them is fish noodle soup: with white meat fish, you get all the good and healthy fats and proteins that you need, mixed with the perfect portion of carbs and veggies.
Keep reading this article, and you will learn how to make fish soup from scratch, along with more tips for storing, serving, and customizing the ingredients of this fantastic dish.
Ingredients
- 400g white fish filets (such as cod or haddock)
- 6 cups (1.5l) fish or vegetable broth
- 1 package (200gr to 250gr) of angel hair pasta
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 ripe tomato
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 carrot
- 1 potato
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Peel and chop the onion and carrot into small squares. Peel and cut the potato into bite-sized cubes, also peel and mince the garlic cloves.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until they turn translucent.
- Add the diced tomato, bell pepper, carrot, and potato to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften.
- In the meantime, pat the fish filets dry with kitchen paper, and clean them removing any scale, bone, or skin that may be left. Cut it into bite-sized pieces.
- Pour in the fish or vegetable broth and add the bay leaf and paprika. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the soup to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- To continue with this Spanish soup recipe, add the fish pieces to the pot and cook for another 7 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- In a separate pot, cook the noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- To serve, place a portion of cooked noodles into each bowl. Ladle the hot Spanish soup over the noodles, making sure to include plenty of fish and vegetables in each bowl.
- Garnish each bowl with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges on the side. Enjoy your delicious Spanish fish noodle soup.
Notes
To make this easy fish soup recipe more creamy, you can add 1 cup of heavy cream in the last 10 minutes of cooking and let it simmer with the rest of the soup.
The chopped parsley and lemon wedges add a fresh and citrusy taste to this fish broth soup, but for a different flavor profile, you can add a splash of hot sauce, chili flakes, or jalapeño peppers.
Nutrition Information
Yield
5Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 410Total Fat 14.4gSaturated Fat 1.2gCholesterol 29mgSodium 704mgCarbohydrates 54.8gFiber 4.8gSugar 6.6gProtein 17.8g
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