Traditional Fish Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Prepare a marinade by mixing vinegar, 3 tbsp of olive oil, bay leaf and 1/2 tsp of paprika.
2. 2
   Mix well then add the fish pieces and leave for 1 to 2 hours.
3. 3
   In a deep saucepan add the olive oil and heat.
4. 4
   Then add the onion, garlic and green pepper and simmer until the onion has softened.
5. 5
   Add the marinade, tomato paste, stock cube and water, but remove the bay leaf.
6. 6
   Replace lid and simmer for 10 minutes.
7. 7
   Add the fish pieces to the pot Season with salt and pepper.
8. 8
   Cook for another 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Add 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of flour and mix gently.
10. 10
    Over a low to medium heat simmer for 3 minutes to thicken the sauce.
11. 11
    Add more flour if you think it needs to be thicker.
12. 12
    Add the egg and continue to simmer gently for a further 5 minutes or so.
13. 13
    Turn the heat off and add the thyme.
14. 14
    Leave to stand for 10 minutes.
15. 15
    In a shallow tray add the sliced bread and then add the fish pieces on top of the bread.
16. 16
    Soak with the marinade and serve.