Psarosoupa facts for kids

Psarosoupa (pronounced "psa-ro-SOO-pa") is a yummy fish soup from Greece. The word itself means "fish soup" in Greek. It's a very old and traditional dish in Greek cuisine. There are many different ways to make it, but they all have fish and vegetables.

What Fish Are Used?

You can make Psarosoupa with many kinds of fish. Some popular choices include carp, cod, hake, mackerel, salmon, skate, trout, turbot, perch, haddock, and swordfish.

Some people like to use fish that have firm, white meat. Examples are grouper, snapper, or rockfish. They often avoid fish that are more oily.

Different Kinds of Psarosoupa

There are several special types of Psarosoupa, depending on where you are in Greece:

• Bourdeto is a fish soup from the Ionian Islands and western Greece. It's a well-known local version.
• Garoufa is a traditional recipe from Kastoria. This soup is made with a specific type of fish called Grivadi carp.
• Psarosoupa Patmou comes from Patmos, which is a small island in the Dodecanese. This is a simple soup. It usually has fish, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, celery, rice, and different spices.
• Psarosoupa me chorta kritiki is the kind of fish soup you find on the island of Crete. This soup is thick and rich. It often has a red color. It started in Agios Nikolaos. This version includes slices of fish, along with carrots, celery, tomatoes, zucchini, flour, and various spices and seasonings.
• Psarosoupa avgolemono is a special type of Psarosoupa that uses avgolemono. Avgolemono is a creamy sauce made with eggs and lemon. Instead of chicken broth, this soup uses a rich fish broth.

Psarosoupa is sometimes served with retsina, which is a type of Greek wine.