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Add the chopped onion, diced bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.","group":"Sautéing","title":"Heat the olive oil","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Sautéing"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the sliced carrots and halved potatoes to the pot. Pour in the fish stock. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.","group":"Simmering","title":"Add the sliced carrots and halved potatoes","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Simmering"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Season the fish chunks with salt and pepper, then gently add them to the pot. Simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes until the fish is opaque and cooked through. Be careful not to overstir to keep the fish chunks intact.","group":"Cooking Fish","title":"Season the fish chunks","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Cooking Fish"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Taste the broth and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot in bowls, garnished generously with fresh chopped cilantro.","group":"Plating","title":"Taste the broth and adjust seasoning if necessary","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Plating"}],"notes":"Use a firm white fish that won't fall apart easily during cooking. Sea bass, cod, or snapper are excellent choices. For extra richness, you can add a splash of heavy cream at the end, though the traditional version is broth-based.","cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Chilean","Colombian"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","saute","boil"],"equipment":["large pot","chef knife","cutting board","wooden spoon"],"diet":["gluten_free","dairy_free","high_protein"],"allergens":["fish"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"bowl","note":"Large hearty servings"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The vegetable base can be made a day in advance. Reheat and add fresh fish just before serving."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container. Because it contains fish, it is best eaten within 2 days.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat to avoid overcooking the fish."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fcazuela_de_pescado_69c011e049%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=b73b1472-fe3b-43d8-a9cd-c3a089d28844","imageAlt":"Cazuela de Pescado (Latin American Fish Stew) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["fish stew","seafood soup","latin cuisine","healthy dinner","traditional"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Cazuela de Pescado (Latin American Fish Stew)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T00:38:41.661Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T00:38:41.661Z","related":[{"id":"sopa_de_fideo_8382262bda","slug":"sopa-de-fideo","title":"Sopa de Fideo","description":"A classic, soul-warming Mexican noodle soup featuring toasted thin noodles in a rich, savory tomato broth.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Mexican"]},"course":["soup"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["dairy_free","nut_free","egg_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fsopa_de_fideo_8382262bda%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=5f0456fd-30e0-45de-b7aa-41ea138d1a76","imageAlt":"Sopa de Fideo — recipe cover","tags":["mexican","fideo","soup","comfort food","easy","budget friendly"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":8,"stepCount":5},{"id":"ajiaco_5ecdddb277","slug":"ajiaco-colombian-chicken-and-potato-soup","title":"Ajiaco (Colombian Chicken and Potato Soup)","description":"A comforting and iconic Colombian soup from the Andean region, featuring three types of potatoes that create a uniquely thick, velvety texture, flavored with the essential guascas herb.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":60,"totalMinutes":80,"activeMinutes":30},"cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Colombian"]},"course":["main","soup"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["gluten_free","high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fajiaco_5ecdddb277%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=d522c390-8c98-4907-af8e-9c6dc6fd738d","imageAlt":"Ajiaco (Colombian Chicken and Potato Soup) — recipe cover","tags":["colombian","ajiaco","potato soup","chicken soup","hearty","traditional","gluten-free"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":14,"stepCount":6},{"id":"caldo_de_pollo_0a84b6986f","slug":"caldo-de-pollo","title":"Caldo de Pollo","description":"A comforting and traditional Latin American chicken soup featuring tender bone-in chicken, hearty vegetables, and fresh aromatic herbs in a clear, nourishing broth.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":60,"totalMinutes":80,"activeMinutes":30},"cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Mexican"]},"course":["soup"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein","gluten_free","dairy_free","low_fat"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fcaldo_de_pollo_0a84b6986f%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=88964082-264f-4adb-98cb-189764cfc045","imageAlt":"Caldo de Pollo — recipe cover","tags":["chicken","soup","healthy","comfort food","latin american","traditional"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":10,"stepCount":5}]}