Chimbilaco (Mixed Seafood Soup)

Recipe category
Soups
Country
Colombia
Region
Pacific Coast
Source
Gran Libro de la Cocina Colombiana
Tags
traditional
colombian
Cooking time
105 minutes
Number of servings
8
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
12 cup(s) water
1 kg chimbilaco (smoked fish), smoked
375 gr lentils, soaked overnight in 10 cups water
1 piece(s) green plantain, peeled and scored with fingernail
500 gr potatoes, peeled and diced
1 piece(s) white onion, chopped
2 piece(s) green onion stalks, chopped
2 piece(s) ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 piece(s) bell pepper, finely chopped
2 clove(s) garlic, chopped
pinch salt, cumin and pepper to taste
Directions
  1. In boiling water cook the plantains for 20 minutes.
  2. Add the shellfish, fish, refrito, salt and pepper, cook for 15 minutes.
  3. Add the shrimp and coconut milk, simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Serve hot with rice.

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