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Coconut Lime Fish Soup

Coconut Lime Fish Soup: Your Tropical Escape in a Bowl

Coconut Lime Fish Soup offers a refreshing tropical adventure, rich in omega-3s and quick to prepare.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 lb White Fish Fillets cod, tilapia, salmon, or shrimp
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil or coconut oil
  • 1 medium Onion chopped, yellow or sweet is best
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger finely grated, fresh preferred
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper sliced
  • 1 can Coconut Milk full-fat recommended
  • 3 cups Fish or Chicken Broth or vegetable broth
For the Flavor Boost
  • 2 tablespoon Lime Juice fresh
  • 2 tablespoon Fish Sauce or soy sauce for vegetarian version
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar can substitute with honey or maple syrup
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
For the Fresh Finish
  • 1 handful Fresh Cilantro chopped
  • 2 wedge Lime for garnish

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes until translucent.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for an additional minute.
  3. Add sliced red bell pepper to the pot and stir for another 3 to 4 minutes until tender.
  4. Pour in coconut milk and broth, stir to combine, and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Add lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  6. Gently add fish fillets and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until opaque.
  7. Remove from heat, fold in cilantro, and ladle into bowls. Garnish with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For best results, store leftovers in an airtight container. Reheat gently on the stove, adding a splash of broth.

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