Description
This Coconut Lime Fish Soup is a flavorful and light dish with a Thai-inspired twist. The combination of tender white fish, creamy coconut milk, zesty lime, and aromatic spices creates a delicious and satisfying soup that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound white fish fillets (such as cod or halibut), cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
Broth and Flavorings:
- 4 cups fish stock or chicken broth
- 1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- juice and zest of 2 limes
Veggies and Herbs:
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 small bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 small red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
Seasonings:
- salt and pepper to taste
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger, cook for another minute.
- Add Broth and Flavorings: Pour in fish stock, bring to a boil. Add coconut milk, fish sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, and zest. Simmer.
- Cook Veggies and Fish: Add bell pepper and mushrooms, cook for 5 minutes. Add fish, simmer until cooked through. Stir in spinach.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro, chili, and lime wedges.
Notes
- For extra heat, add Thai red curry paste.
- Serve over steamed rice or rice noodles for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
