Algerian fish soup

[Al-khiyal]

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 Large Spanish onion
3 Cloves garlic
1 10-ounce can whole tomatoes
1 Teaspoon paprika
A pinch of crushed saffron
Salt and pepper to taste
2 Large potatoes
3 Stalks of celery diced
8 Cups of chicken broth
2 Pounds firm white fish


Process

1 Heat oil in a large sauté pan and sauté onion until translucent.

2 Add garlic and tomatoes and continue to simmer until most of the liquid has been absorbed.

3 Add spices, potatoes and broth. Simmer for 10 minutes.

4 Add fish and continue to cook until the fish flakes.

5 Purée soup in blender or food processor. Return to stove and simmer over low heat for an additional 10 minutes.


Serves six

[HOUDA-K]

The recipe sounds nice, minus number 5.

I don't think I could eat Pureed Fish.