Coconut Lime Fish Soup: A Tropical Escape in Every Spoon

Coconut Lime Fish Soup is a comforting and vibrant dish that combines coconut milk and lime juice for a refreshing flavor.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 bowls

Course: Soup

Cuisine: Asian, Tropical

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Soup

1 pound White Fish Fillets Cod or tilapia are ideal.
2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with coconut oil.
1 Onion Chopped.
2 cloves Garlic Minced.
1 tablespoon Ginger Freshly grated.
1 Red Bell Pepper Diced.
1 can Coconut Milk Can substitute with light coconut milk.
3 cups Fish or Chicken Broth Use vegetable broth for vegetarian version.
2 tablespoons Lime Juice Freshly squeezed.
2 tablespoons Fish Sauce Can substitute with soy sauce.
1 teaspoon Sugar Can substitute with honey.
Salt and Pepper To taste.
1 handful Fresh Cilantro Chopped.
Lime Wedges For garnish

Equipment

Large pot

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
Add chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1 minute.
Add diced red bell pepper and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
Pour in coconut milk and fish or chicken broth, stir, and bring to a simmer.
Stir in lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Gently add fish fillets and cook for 5-7 minutes until opaque.
Stir in chopped cilantro before removing from heat.
Ladle into bowls and garnish with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh fish for the best flavor. Customize with your favorite seafood or add Thai chili for spice.

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