Alright, let’s talk about this sopa de mariscos, or seafood soup, as some of you fancy folks might call it. I ain’t no chef, mind you, just a woman who knows her way around the kitchen, the way my mama taught me. And let me tell ya, this soup, it’s somethin’ special.
First off, you gotta get yourself some good seafood. The fella at the market, he says you want white fish, like cod or that halibut stuff. Says it holds up good in the soup. I dunno, I just pick what looks fresh, you know? Smells like the sea, not like some old fish market that’s been sittin’ in the sun all day. Wash it all good, gotta get the grit off. Nobody wants sandy soup, that’s for sure.
Then there’s the tomatoes. Now, I like ‘em ripe, real ripe. The kind that are almost burstin’ with juice. They give the soup a nice freshness, a little bit of zing, you know what I mean? And don’t skimp on ‘em neither. More tomatoes, more flavor, that’s what I always say.
This soup, it ain’t just tasty, it’s good for ya too. Them city doctors, they say seafood’s got all sorts of vitamins and whatnot. Stuff like A, D, B-whatchamacallit… B12, I think. And somethin’ called phosphorus and magnesium. Sounds fancy, but all I know is it makes you feel strong, like you could work in the fields all day and still have energy to chase after the grandkids.
And the shrimp, oh them shrimp! They say shrimp’s got some kinda special fats that are good for your heart. Keeps your blood movin’ right, I guess. I ain’t no doctor, but if it tastes good and keeps me goin’, I ain’t complainin’. You can throw in all sorts of other stuff too, you know? Clams, mussels, whatever you like. It’s your soup, make it how you want.
- Get good fish, wash it good.
- Use ripe tomatoes, lots of ‘em.
- Don’t forget the shrimp, good for your heart.
- Add whatever seafood you like, make it your own.
Now, some folks, they call this here soup a bisque. Sounds all highfalutin to me. They say it’s gotta be creamy, smooth, like silk. And lots of cream, they say. Well, I ain’t got nothin’ against cream, but I like my soup a little chunky, you know? Something you can sink your teeth into. This ain’t no baby food, it’s a hearty meal for hardworkin’ folks.
This seafood soup, it’s a warm hug on a cold day. It’s the kinda thing you make when the wind’s howlin’ and the snow’s fallin’. It fills your belly and warms your soul. And it’s pretty too, all them colors, the red tomatoes, the white fish, the pink shrimp. It’s a feast for your eyes as well as your stomach. Reminds me of them fancy feasts they have in the city, but this is better, ‘cause it’s made with love.
So, there you have it. My take on sopa de mariscos. It ain’t fancy, it ain’t complicated, but it’s good, honest food. The kinda food that sticks to your ribs and makes you feel good all over. Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed. And if you are… well, you can always add more shrimp! That always makes things better, don’t it?
And remember, cooking ain’t about following some fancy recipe, it’s about using your heart and your hands, and making something delicious for the people you love. That’s what my mama taught me, and that’s what I’m tellin’ you. Now go on and make some soup!
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