Seafood Soup

This delightful Seafood Soup combines a medley of fresh seafood with fragrant herbs and spices, creating a nourishing and protein-rich dish. Perfect as an appetizer or a light meal, it embodies the essence of Chinese culinary tradition.

Ingredients

• Shrimp - 150 grams, peeled and deveined
• Squid - 100 grams, cleaned and sliced
• Fish fillet (such as cod or tilapia) - 150 grams, cut into bite-sized pieces
• Chicken broth - 500 ml
• Water - 200 ml
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 inch, sliced
• Spring onions - 2, chopped
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Chinese cabbage - 100 grams, chopped
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• White pepper - to taste
• Fresh cilantro - for garnish

Steps

1. In a large pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sliced ginger, sautéing until fragrant.
2. Pour in the chicken broth and water, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.
3. Add the julienned carrot and chopped Chinese cabbage, cooking for about 5 minutes until slightly tender.
4. Stir in the shrimp, squid, and fish fillet, allowing them to cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until they are cooked through.
5. Season the soup with soy sauce, salt, and white pepper to taste.
6. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped spring onions and fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 280
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.7 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health.

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