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Smoked paprika Cod Soup

Our tested Crispy Cod Soup: hearty, generous, and balanced with smoked paprika. Serves 8 people with plenty to go around.

4.9 from 3,885 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook12 min
Serves8
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Smoked paprika Cod Soup
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the smoked paprika elements, and pat the cod dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the cod. Fry until deeply crisp and golden, then drain on paper and season straight away.

Stir in the brown sugar and the rest of the smoked paprika flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the kale along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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