Catfish Pepper Soup

Ingredients

• 1 kg cleaned catfish
• 2 tablespoons pepper soup spice
• 2 scotch bonnet peppers, blended
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 tablespoon ginger
• 1 teaspoon garlic
• 1 teaspoon seasoning powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 handful scent leaves
• 4 cups water or fish stock

How to make it

1. Clean the catfish thoroughly and cut into thick pieces.
2. Prepare the pepper, ginger, garlic and herbs.
3. Do not over handle the fish after cooking begins.
4. Bring water or fish stock to a boil with onion, ginger, garlic, salt and pepper soup spice.
5. Add blended scotch bonnet and seasoning.
6. Simmer for 8 minutes to develop the broth.
7. Gently add the catfish pieces.
8. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes until the fish is firm and cooked through.
9. Add scent leaves during the final 2 minutes.
10. Taste and adjust seasoning and serve immediately.