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Microwave fish soup

Microwave fish soup

A quick and easy fish soup to make in the microwave, perfect for a busy week.

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Recipe from BoldLuis (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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This fish soup is perfect for days when you don’t have much time. It’s prepared in a microwave-safe bowl and cooks in just a few minutes.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time20 min
  • Cook time15 min
  • Total35 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodmicrowave oven
  • Estimated cost$5.21 $1.30 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $2.49
  • $0.15
  • $0.10
  • $0.46
  • $1.11
  • $0.33
  • $0.15
  • $0.39
  • $0.03

Prices from US supermarkets for 8 of 9 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. In a microwave-safe container, such as a deep bowl, peel the onion and finely chop it. ≈ 3 min
  2. Next, we add the garlic, peeled and cut into two pieces. ≈ 3 min
  3. Add oil paint and salt. ≈ 3 min
  4. I placed the container in the microwave for [duration], opening it periodically and stirring with a wooden spoon to ensure even cooking. ≈ 3 min
  5. We prepare the porridge by grinding the dough into small particles, then adding tomato puree, fish, peppers (or chili peppers), breadcrumbs, hot water, and salt.
  6. We add it to the container with the garlic and onion. ≈ 3 min
  7. We remove it and put it back in the microwave for at least. ≈ 3 min
  8. Add the shrimp and let it cook for a few more minutes.
  9. Once the cooking is complete, remove the pieces of fish and shrimp and place them in a separate bowl. ≈ 3 min
  10. The remaining ingredients are added to the blender, and blended with circular motions to ensure they are finely ground.
  11. Then, the sherry is added and the mixture is blended again. ≈ 3 min
  12. Once everything is prepared, we add the shrimp and fish, and then mix everything together. ≈ 3 min
  13. Next, it goes into the microwave.
  14. Season to taste and serve. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Microwave fish soup

  • A handful of shrimp$2.49
  • medium-sized onion$0.15
  • Four cloves of Allium sativum (garlic)$0.10
  • A small amount of olive oil$0.46
  • A single tablet of seafood or fish broth$1.11
  • A can of grilled tomato sauce$0.33
  • A teaspoon of ground chili pepper (choricero) in a can (this might seem unusual, but you should be able to find it in any supermarket. You can also substitute it with mild paprika).$0.15
  • A slice of stale bread$0.39
  • A pinch of salt$0.03

Total$5.21

that's $1.30 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • A handful of shrimp
  • Fish (for example, two pieces of sea bass)
  • 6 dl of water
  • medium-sized onion
  • Four cloves of Allium sativum (garlic)
  • A small amount of olive oil
  • A single tablet of seafood or fish broth
  • A can of grilled tomato sauce
  • A teaspoon of ground chili pepper (choricero) in a can (this might seem unusual, but you should be able to find it in any supermarket. You can also substitute it with mild paprika).
  • A slice of stale bread
  • A small glass of sherry wine
  • A pinch of salt

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