Description
This Thai-Style Coconut Lime Fish Soup is a flavorful and aromatic dish that combines the richness of coconut milk with the zestiness of lime and a variety of herbs and spices. It’s a comforting and satisfying soup that is perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound white fish fillets, bite-sized
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch ginger, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1-2 red chilies, sliced
Broth:
- 14 oz coconut milk
- 2 cups fish stock or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 limes, zest and juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Garnish:
- Fresh cilantro and basil
Instructions
- Cook Aromatics: Cook onion in oil until soft. Add garlic, ginger, chilies and cook until fragrant.
- Prepare Broth: Add coconut milk, stock, fish sauce, lime, sugar. Bring to simmer.
- Add Vegetables: Add peppers and tomatoes. Cook 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Cook Fish: Gently add fish pieces. Simmer 5-7 minutes until just cooked through.
- Season and Serve: Season to taste. Garnish with herbs and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Can add curry paste for more flavor.
- Make broth ahead, cook fish fresh.
- Keeps 2 days refrigerated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
