Sopi di Piska
Authentic Curaçao Recipe

Sopi di Piska

A clear, aromatic fish soup made with the catch of the day, root vegetables and island herbs – light but deeply flavorful. Slow island cooking, bright citrus, and warm spice make this dish feel like a Sunday table that never ends.

Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

Portions

Adjust the recipe to your group size.

Ingredients below are for 4 people

Ingredients

  • 600 g firm white fish, in chunks
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 stalk celery, sliced
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 small potato, diced
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1 l fish or vegetable stock
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme or oregano
  • 1 lime, in wedges, to serve
  • Salt, pepper and optional hot pepper to taste
  • 1–2 tbsp oil

Estimated calories

Based on typical ingredients for this dish.

≈ 1040 kcal

260 kcal per person

Step-by-Step Preparation

  1. 01Heat the oil in a pot and sauté onion, garlic, celery and carrot until softened.
  2. 02Add tomato and potato and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
  3. 03Pour in the stock, add herbs, season lightly and bring to a gentle boil.
  4. 04Add the fish pieces and simmer on low heat for about 8–10 minutes until just cooked through.
  5. 05Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.

Chef's Note

Serve with something crisp and simple on the side so the main flavors stay front and center.

Serving Tip

Use a mix of fish heads and bones to make a deeper homemade stock if you have time.