Description
This Coconut Lime Fish Soup is a flavorful and comforting dish with a perfect blend of coconut milk, lime, and tender white fish. It’s a light and refreshing soup that is easy to make and sure to impress!
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 red chili, finely sliced (optional for heat)
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 4 cups fish or vegetable broth
- 1 (14 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- Zest and juice of 2 limes
- 1 pound white fish fillets (like cod, halibut, or tilapia), cut into chunks
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups baby spinach or kale
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil: In a large pot, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add aromatics: Stir in garlic, ginger, chili (if using), and turmeric. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add broth and coconut milk: Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in coconut milk, fish sauce, lime zest, and lime juice.
- Cook fish: Add the fish chunks and simmer gently for 5–7 minutes or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Add tomatoes and greens: Add cherry tomatoes and greens. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until wilted.
- Season and serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
- For a thicker broth, reduce the soup for an additional 5–10 minutes before adding the fish.
- You can substitute fish with shrimp or tofu for variation.
- Serve with jasmine rice or rice noodles for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
