Step 1

Heat a saucepan with a about 1 tablespoon of oil add garlic, ginger, bay leaf, paprika and hot pepper sauté for about a minute.

Step 2

Throw in onions, celery, white pepper, green onions, bouillon powder and any other spices. Continue stirring for another minute.

Step 3

Add about 3-4 cups of water and bring to a boil. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes.

Step 4

Add fish, basil and salt. Continue cooking until fish is cooked (about 10 minutes or more). Add water if necessary

Step 5

Adjust seasonings, thickness of soup with water and spices. Remove bay leaf

Step 6

Serve with boiled green plantains, rice or own it’s own.

Step 7

Place all the spices (except bay leaf) in the blender or food processor. Pulse until everything is puree.

Step 8

Place in a saucepan with bay leaf then, add water about 3-4 cups of water. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 10 minutes. Then add fish bring continue cooking until fish is cooked. Discard bay leaf, add water if necessary.

Step 9

Adjust for seasonings and thickness. Serve warm.

Step 10

Enjoy!