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Coconut Lime Fish Soup

Coconut Lime Fish Soup: A Creamy Comfort You’ll Crave

Enjoy a bowl of Coconut Lime Fish Soup, a nutrient-rich and gluten-free dish that combines creamy coconut milk with zesty lime.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 pound white fish fillets or salmon, shrimp as alternatives
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated
  • 1 medium red bell pepper sliced
For the Creaminess
  • 1 can coconut milk light coconut milk as alternative
  • 2 cups fish or chicken broth vegetable broth for a vegetarian option
For the Brightness
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice fresh preferred
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce or soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar honey or agave syrup as alternatives
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime lime wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 finely chopped onion, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  2. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon of grated ginger, cooking for an additional minute.
  3. Add 1 sliced red bell pepper into the pot, cooking for 3-4 minutes until it softens.
  4. Pour in 1 can of coconut milk and 2 cups of fish or chicken broth, stirring well and bringing to a gentle simmer.
  5. Add 3 tablespoons of lime juice, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Gently add 1 pound of white fish fillets cut into bite-sized pieces into the simmering soup. Cook for 5-7 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup of freshly chopped cilantro.
  8. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot, garnished with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 24gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For an unforgettable experience, choose high-quality, fresh fish and adjust the thickness by simmering longer for thickness or adding more broth for a lighter version.

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