This recipe is not gluten free given I’ve used @greatlowcarb orzo, it is however low carb which makes it ideal for people with Diabetes, as well as those who follow a ketogenic, paleo or low carb lifestyle. If you don’t follow any of the above, you may use 1 large potato instead of the celery root, and a bunch of celery leaves instead of parshley.
Ingredients:
1.5lb Monkfish fillet
2 small white onions
1 celery root
½ bunch of parshley
5-6 organic carrots
1/3 cup @greatlowcarb pasta rice aka orzo
3 Tbsp olive oil
2 lemons
Salt, pepper
Pepper flakes
Mayo or extra olive oil & lemon
How to:
- Wash and clean your vegetables and the fish
- Cut the carrots and the onion in half and the celery root in several pieces so it can cook easier and evenly
- Put your vegetables in a deep pot (I used @lecreuset number 24)
- Put the fish on top of the vegetables
- Add salt, pepper and pepper flakes to taste
- Add 3-4 cups of water until the fish is covered
-Let is simmer in medium heat. Check the vegetables with a fork to see if they are done.
-Once done, remove vegetables and the fish carefully so it doesn’t fall apart and keep it warm in a platter.
- Add the orzo and taste the soup if additional salt is needed
- Once the orzo is cooked, you may (matter of choice) add back the vegetables and the fish to the pot
- Add the olive oil and plenty of lemon
Notes:
1. This is one soup that you do not stir. You leave it as is until everything is cooked.
2. You can use any type of fish you like. I find monkfish (Γατοψαρο) to be flavorful but also a very meaty fish that doesn’t fall apart easily. It gives the soup a delicate flavor without being very fishy.
3. The tradition is to add a few cut up pieces of fish in the soup with very few vegetables and eat the rest of the fish with mayo or a mix of olive oil and lemon
4. I always like to add the olive oil at the end in soups and even other types of Greek dishes so it doesn’t lose its richness as it cooks. This way you can taste the goodness!