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Coconut Lime Fish Soup

Creamy Coconut Lime Fish Soup for a Tropical Escape

This Coconut Lime Fish Soup is a gluten-free delight, combining tropical flavors with creamy coconut milk and lime for a comforting and quick meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 lb White Fish Fillets such as cod or tilapia
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or coconut oil for extra flavor
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 inch Ginger grated
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 can Coconut Milk full-fat or light
  • 4 cups Fish or Chicken Broth or vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp Fish Sauce or soy sauce/tamari
  • 1 tbsp Sugar or honey/agave syrup
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
  • 1 whole Lime Wedges for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, drizzle olive oil and heat over medium heat until it shimmers, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1 minute.
  4. Add the diced red bell pepper and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
  5. Pour in the coconut milk and broth, increase heat to simmer for about 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  8. Gently add fish fillets, cover the pot, and cook for 5-7 minutes until opaque.
  9. Stir in fresh cilantro and remove from heat. Let sit for a minute.
  10. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with lime wedges before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best flavor, use the freshest fish available and adjust seasonings to your preference.

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