25 minutes30 minutes or less4 servings

Conger Eel Soup

By Claudia Varleta

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4 Servings

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25 Minutes

Conger Eel Soup
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Recipe Details

Total Time: 25 Minutes

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cooking

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, cut into strips
  • 1 carrot, cut into circles
  • 1 tomato, peeled and diced
  • 1 tsp paprika, to taste
  • ¼ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp parsley chopped plus more for serving
  • ½ tsp white pepper
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 4 medium or 8 small potatoes
  • 4 pieces of conger eel, skinned
  • Salt to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place the stainless steel inner pot inside the Instant Pot®. Press Saute, set time to 10 Minutes, and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the onion along with the carrot, cook, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes or until soft and starting to brown. Add the tomato cubes along with the seasonings and cook for one minute. Add the white wine and cook for 1 minute. When done, press Cancel.
  2. Add the water, vegetable broth, potatoes, and salt to taste. Stir well to make sure no onions stick to the bottom.
  3. Close and lock the Instant Pot® lid. Make sure the steam release handle is turned to Sealing. Press Pressure Cook, pressure level High, and set time to 10 Minutes.
  4. When done, press Cancel and turn the steam release handle to Venting. Once all the pressure has been released, open the lid, stir and put the pieces of conger eel in the broth.
  5. Put the lid back on the Instant Pot® and lock it. Make sure the steam release handle is turned to Sealing. Press Pressure Cook, pressure level Low, and set time to 5 Minutes.
  6. When done, press Cancel and turn the steam release handle to Venting. Once all the pressure has been released, open the lid and serve immediately. Serve with fresh parsley.

About the chef

Claudia Varleta

Claudia Varleta

Claudia Varleta, creator of Mundo de Dulcinea, is a commercial engineer turned food blogger who is passionate about conscious cooking. With a decade of experience, Claudia shares her love for creating simple yet creative recipes that emphasize sustainability and flavor. Her blog offers a wide variety of both sweet and savory dishes, inspiring her followers to add a touch of sweetness to their everyday lives. In addition to her blog, Claudia has co-authored several cookbooks, including Fácil y Delicioso: 75 Recetas para Simplificar el Día a Día, the official Instant Pot cookbook in Chile. This book features easy and flavorful recipes designed to make meal preparation simpler and more enjoyable for home cooks.

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