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Coconut Lime Fish Soup

Coconut Lime Fish Soup: A Creamy Bowl of Sunshine Delight

Coconut Lime Fish Soup is a creamy and vibrant dish, perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 pound white fish fillets can substitute with salmon or shrimp
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or use coconut oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated, fresh preferred
  • 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 can coconut milk light coconut milk can be used
  • 3 cups fish or chicken broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce or soy sauce for vegetarian alternative
  • 1 teaspoon sugar or honey/agave syrup
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro chopped for garnish
  • 2 wedges lime for serving

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional minute until aromatic.
  3. Toss in chopped red bell pepper and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  4. Pour in coconut milk and fish or chicken broth, stirring well to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Add lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar, stirring and allowing the flavors to meld for about 2 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle in salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.
  7. Gently add white fish fillets, simmering for an additional 5-7 minutes until fish is opaque.
  8. Remove the pot from heat and fold in chopped fresh cilantro.
  9. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 24gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor. This soup can be customized with your choice of protein or made vegetarian with tofu. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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