The caldillo de congrio or conger broth is one of the tastiest dishes of Chilean cuisine (in my opinion)This exquisite, forceful and traditional soup will fascinate everyone.
Keyword caldillo de congrio, Chilean fish soup, conger broth, neruda conger soup
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 40 minutesminutes
Servings 4dish
Calories 470kcal
Cost Medium
Equipment
Cooking pot
Ingredients
4piecesconger without skinthe ideal is to use red conger
4medium potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
1medium onionpeeled and cut into feathers
1medium carrotpeeled and cut into finger-thin slices
2 tomatoespeeled and chopped, if you want you can remove the seeds
1cupwhite wine
2cupswater or vegetable broth
1bay leaf
1pinchof dried oregano
parsley I did not use
salt and white pepper to taste
chili optional
Mild flavored oil
Instructions
Heat a little oil in a saucepan over high heat. Add the onion and carrot and cook stirring for 5 minutes until the onion is translucent.
Add the tomato and cook stirring for a couple more minutes.
Add the white wine and stir well. Lower the heat and add the broth or water, the potatoes, the bay leaf, the oregano and season with salt and pepper. Cover and let cook for 20 minutes.
Add the conger eel pieces and cook over low heat for 10 more minutes.