Description
Psarosoupa is a soul-warming Mediterranean classic that brings a bowl of sunshine to your dinner table. This light, refreshing soup features tender chunks of white fish, vegetables, and rice, all unified by the creamy, zesty finish of a traditional avgolemono sauce. Perfectly nutritious and quick to prepare, it is an ideal healthy meal for busy weeknights when you want restaurant-quality comfort without the fuss.
Ingredients
1 lb cod or snapper fillets, cut into 2-inch chunks
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, finely diced
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup long-grain rice, rinsed
2 large eggs
Juice of 2 large organic lemons
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the onion, carrots, and celery for 5–7 minutes until softened.
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute before pouring in the vegetable broth.
Bring to a gentle boil, stir in the rice, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10–12 minutes until the rice is tender.
Carefully slide the fish chunks into the simmering broth, cover, and cook for 5 minutes until the fish is opaque.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs and lemon juice together until frothy.
Ladle a small amount of the hot broth into the egg mixture while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
Turn off the heat entirely and pour the tempered egg-lemon mixture back into the soup pot, stirring gently to achieve a creamy texture.
Season with salt and pepper, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat gently over low heat, avoiding a boil to prevent the eggs from separating.
Tip: For extra creaminess, you can use a high-quality vegetable stock.
Dietary Note: This recipe is naturally pork-free and alcohol-free.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 115mg