Greek Fisherman's Soup Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

If you are a greek fisherman, this recipe for kakavia (in greek:, say: ka-kahv-yah) makes sense. However, for those of us that are not, let us explore this recipe. Imagine being a fisherman and you find yourself out all day long. Catching whatever you can to bring back and sell. You are not picky. If it makes money, you are trying to catch it. After everything's said and done, you have a variety of fish and nothing to eat. What do you do? You make fisherman's soupYou can add in all your different kinds of fish, some potatoes, and veggies, and some water and you have your base. Now, its just a matter of seasonings and perfecting it. Nothing is wasted, and that is key. At the end of the day, you used all you caught and not only that-but you are filled. Thus, you are a happy greek fisherman. A very happy one indeed. Kakavia, greek fisherman's soup, is a classic greek dish. Often compared to the french bouillabaisse, any greek will tell you that it's tastier and easier to make Traditionally made with the catch of the day, this dish is made with a selection of fish and seafood that can be changed with the seasons, as long as the fish are fairly small and suitable for boiling.

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Ingredients for Greek Fisherman's Soup Recipe

  • 1 cup Water
  • 0.13 cup Olive oil
  • 0.13 Bay leaf
  • 0.13 Tomato
  • 0.13 Whole medium onion
  • 1/4-0.38 Cloves of garlic
  • 1/4 Medium Carrots
  • 0.38-1/2 Stems of celery
  • 0.63-3/4 Medium potatoes
  • 0.38 Small Zucchini
  • 0.38-1/2 Lemons
  • 0.13 Small lobster
  • 0.13 Scorpionfish
  • 0.13 Stingbull
  • 0.13 European hake or cod
  • 0.13 White grouper
  • 0.13 Comber
  • 0.13 Painted comber
  • 0.13 Medium cuttlefish
Nutrition
value
388
calories per serving
33 g Fat6 g Protein17 g Carbs5 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    33g
  • Protein
    6g
  • Carbs
    17g
  • Fiber
    5g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    17g
  • Protein
    6g
  • Fiber
    5g

Fats

  • Fat
    33g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    59mg
  • Iron
    2mg
  • Vitamin A
    1051mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    2mg
  • Vitamin B6
    17mg
  • Vitamin B9
    255mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    44mg
  • Vitamin E
    5mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    62mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    124mg
  • Selenium
    14mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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