Portuguese Cod Bread Soup

HOW TO MAKE PORTUGUESE COD BREAD SOUP

Step 1: Cook the cod in a saucepan with water for 6 to 7 minutes.

Step 2: Drain the cod steaks with a skimmer and remove the skin and bones (reserve the cooking water). Flake the cod with a fork and set aside.

Step 3: In a saucepan, pour the olive oil and the chopped garlic. Sauté on a medium-low heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the flaked cooked cod and season with pepper. Stir and cook the cod for about 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 4: Add the stale bread cut into pieces and season with salt and chopped coriander. Gradually add the cod cooking water and stir until the bread start to soften.

Step 5: Turn off the heat and place the cod bread soup in individual dishes. In each dish add an egg yolk and mix well. Serve immediately.

TIPS FOR SOAK THE COD

1. Rinse the cod under cold water.

2. Place the cod with the skin facing up in a large bowl and cover it with cold water.

3. Allow the cod to soak for at least 24 hours, changing the water every 8 to 12 hours.

4. After 24 hours, taste a small piece of the cod to check for saltiness. If it is still too salty, continue soaking and changing the water until it reaches your desired level of saltiness.

5. The soaking time may vary depending on the thickness of the cod and the quantity of salt the cod have.

Portuguese Cod Bread Soup

This typical recipe from the south of Portugal is much appreciated by everyone. With few ingredients and very simple to prepare this Portuguese cod bread soup it's perfect for a family Sunday lunch!

5.00 from 2 reviews

PRINT RECIPE

Category:Bread, Cod, Main dishes, Quick & easy, Recipes, Soups, Traditional Portuguese recipes, Videos
Cuisine: Portuguese
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 5
Prep Time:10 m
Cook Time:25 m
Total Time:35 m
SharePin ItYummly
Ingredients
• 600 grams (1 1/3 pounds) salt cod steaks, soaked for 24 hours
• 450 grams (1 pound) stale bread cut into pieces
• 8 cloves of garlic
• 5 egg yolks
• Coriander (to taste)
• 1.5 liters (about 6 cups) water
• 100 ml (1/2 cup) olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
Directions
1. Cook the cod in a saucepan with water (1.5 liters (about 6 cups)) for 6 to 7 minutes.
2. Drain the cod steaks with a skimmer and remove the skin and bones (reserve the cooking water). Flake the cod with a fork and set aside.
3. In a saucepan, pour the olive oil and the chopped garlic. Sauté on a medium-low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the flaked cooked cod and season with pepper. Stir and cook the cod for about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add the stale bread cut into pieces and season with salt and chopped coriander. Gradually add the cod cooking water (about 1 liter (4 cups)) and stir until the bread start to soften.
5. Turn off the heat and place the cod bread soup in individual dishes. In each dish add an egg yolk and mix well. Serve immediately.
Portuguese Cod Bread Soup
Nutrition facts
Serves 5
Per Serving:
% DAILY VALUE
Calories 589
Total Fat 27.5 g(35%)
Saturated Fat 5 g(26%)
Cholesterol 276 mg(92%)
Sodium 1190 mg(52%)
Total Carbohydrate 48 g(17%)
Protein 37.5 g