Ecuadorian Encebollado Soup on Restaurant Table

A ceramic bowl filled with steaming Ecuadorian encebollado fish soup rests on a rough-hewn wooden table. The broth holds chunks of white fish, slices of yuca, and rings of raw white onion floating in a cloudy, yellowish liquid. Pale walls reflect soft, indirect afternoon light that washes the scene in a gentle, muted glow. The turn of the seasons is suggested by the simple, unadorned setting and the humble, handmade quality of the bowl. Negative space surrounds the dish, emphasizing its solitary presence on the table. Muted reflections shimmer on the floor beneath the table legs, at the base of the bowl in the quiet indoor space.