Delicious and Festive Sweet and Sour Christmas Fish Soup

This sweet and sour Christmas fish soup is a delightful addition to your holiday menu. Made with fresh fish, vegetables, and a tangy broth, it captures the festive spirit in every spoonful. The soup is bursting with flavors and aromas that will impress your guests and leave them craving for more. It is the perfect starter for a Christmas dinner or a comforting meal on a cold winter day. With a blend of sweet and sour tastes, this soup is sure to become a holiday favorite.

Ingredients

• 1 lb white fish fillets
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 carrot, sliced
• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 4 cups fish or vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Directions

1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and sauté until translucent.
2. Add bell peppers and carrots and cook until slightly tender.
3. Cut the fish fillets into bite-sized pieces and add to the pot.
4. Stir in tomato paste, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Mix well to combine.
5. Pour in the fish or vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
6. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with a few tablespoons of water to make a slurry. Add the slurry to the soup to thicken the broth.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Add pineapple chunks and cook for another 5 minutes.
9. Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

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