Description
This Zesty Coconut Lime Fish Soup is a flavorful and aromatic dish that combines tender white fish with the bright and tangy flavors of coconut, lime, and a hint of spice. It’s a Southeast Asian-inspired soup that is both comforting and refreshing.
Ingredients
Scale
White Fish:
- 1 pound white fish fillets (such as cod, halibut, or snapper), cut into bite-sized pieces
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
- 4 cups fish or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- zest and juice of 2 limes
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1–2 small red chilies, thinly sliced (optional for heat)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups baby spinach
- salt and black pepper to taste
- fresh cilantro, green onions, and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onion until softened.
- Add aromatics: Stir in garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Cook vegetables: Add bell pepper and cook until tender.
- Simmer: Pour in coconut milk and broth, add seasonings, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add fish: Place fish, tomatoes, and chilies in the pot and simmer until fish is cooked.
- Finish: Stir in spinach until wilted. Adjust seasoning and serve hot garnished with cilantro, green onions, and lime wedges.
Notes
- For a creamier soup, use full-fat coconut milk; for a lighter option, choose light coconut milk.
- You can swap spinach with kale or bok choy. Add noodles or rice for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian–inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
