Description
This Coconut Lime Fish Soup is a flavorful and comforting dish with a Thai-inspired twist. Creamy coconut milk, zesty lime, and tender white fish come together to create a delicious and satisfying soup that is perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 can (14 ounces) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 cups fish or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (or soy sauce for a milder version)
- zest and juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 pound white fish fillets (such as cod or halibut), cut into chunks
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil: In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the onion until soft, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add aromatics: Add garlic, ginger, and red bell pepper, and cook for another 3–4 minutes.
- Combine ingredients: Stir in the coconut milk, fish broth, fish sauce, lime zest, lime juice, and brown sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add fish: Add the fish chunks and simmer gently for 6–8 minutes until the fish is opaque and cooked through.
- Season and serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
- You can add sliced mushrooms, baby spinach, or rice noodles for a heartier soup.
- Swap fish for shrimp or tofu for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
