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Coconut Lime Fish Soup

Coconut Lime Fish Soup: A Tropical Escape in Every Bite

Coconut Lime Fish Soup is a refreshing dish blending creamy coconut milk and zesty lime, perfect for a healthy meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Seafood, Tropical
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 1 pound white fish fillets or substitute with salmon or shrimp
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil for tropical flavor
  • 1 cup onion chopped, yellow or sweet onions preferred
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated
  • 1 medium red bell pepper sliced
Soup Liquid
  • 14 oz coconut milk or light coconut milk for thinner consistency
  • 3 cups fish or chicken broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce or soy sauce for vegetarian option
  • 1 teaspoon sugar optional
  • salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro or parsley
  • lime wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until it becomes translucent and fragrant.
  2. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon of grated ginger, cooking for an additional minute until aromatic.
  3. Introduce 1 sliced red bell pepper to your pot, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until it softens and brightens in color.
  4. Carefully pour in a 14 oz can of coconut milk and 3 cups of fish or chicken broth, stirring well to combine and bring to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes.
  5. Add 3 tablespoons of lime juice, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, and 1 teaspoon of sugar into the pot, stirring to blend these ingredients.
  6. Gently fold in 1 pound of white fish fillets cut into bite-sized pieces and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the fish is opaque.
  7. Remove the pot from heat and stir in ¼ cup of fresh cilantro.
  8. Dish up the soup hot, garnishing each bowl with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh fish. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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