Description
Coconut Lime Fish Soup is a tropical escape in a bowl! This vibrant, creamy soup features tender white fish simmered in luscious coconut milk, enhanced by zesty lime and fresh herbs. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a weeknight meal, each spoonful offers a delightful taste of paradise that will transport you to sun-soaked shores.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb white fish fillets (cod or tilapia)
- 1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Gather and chop all ingredients.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté garlic and red bell pepper until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- Add vegetable broth and coconut milk; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Gently add fish fillets, cooking for about 5 minutes until they turn opaque and flaky.
- Stir in lime juice, half of the cilantro, and chili flakes (if using).
- Serve hot, garnished with remaining cilantro and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg