Asopao

==Ingredients==
* 1 package of boneless dried codfish
* 1 half cup of sofrito
* 1 x 8 ounce can of tomato sauce
* 7 tablespoons of tomato paste
* 2 quarts of cold water
* 1 small jar of green olives (For this dish I prefer the ones with the pit they seem to hold up better.)
* salt and pepper to taste (Please don't add the salt until almost the end because the fish is salty enough)
* 3 to 4 tablespoons of olive oil
* 1 cup of long-grain rice (More or less depending on how thick you want the asopao.)
* 1 tablespoon of oregano (More or less depending on your taste.)
==Directions==
# Remove codfish from package and rinse under cold water for a few minutes.
# Place in a large covered bowl covered with cold water and leave over night.
# When you are ready to prepare the dish rinse the codfish under cold water once more and set aside.
# In a large heavy pot add olive oil and bring up to heat.
# When you see the oil start to smoke add the sofrito and stir, add tomato paste and oregano stir once again.
# When the mixture starts to bubble add tomato sauce and stir.
# It is very important that you stir the mixture when adding the ingredients so that it does not burn.
# Next add the and then the codfish making sure to flake it.
# Now add water and bring to a boil.
# Once it comes to a boil lower the flame and allow it to simmer.
# This would be a good time to taste and adjust as needed.
# If you find that it has sufficient salt just add pepper.
# Check that you have enough liquid if not you can add more don't worry remember this going to be a soup.
# At this point you can add the rice and bring up the heat until it starts to boil.
# Now lower the heat and let simmer.
# You will know it is done when you see that the rice is nice and soft.
# If you find that it is too thick you add a can of chicken broth.
Category:Black olive Recipes
Category:Chicken stock and broth Recipes
Category:Green olive Recipes
Category:Long-grain rice Recipes
Category:Oregano Recipes
Category:Puerto Rican Soups
Category:Recipes that need photos
Category:Salt cod Recipes
Category:Tomato paste Recipes
Category:Tomato sauce Recipes