Boiled Plantain with Fish Pepper Soup (Mild)

Pepper soup usually leans fiery, but this version keeps the chili powder light so the ginger and garlic have room to come through instead.

Fresh fish keeps the protein lean, and ginger, one of the more prominent flavors in the broth, is frequently associated with the kind of warming, arthritis-friendly meals people turn to on cooler days. Ripe plantain, boiled until tender, adds natural sweetness that balances the savory soup poured over it.

Take care not to over-stir once the fish is in the pot, so the pieces stay intact through to serving.