Description
This vibrant and creamy Coconut Lime Fish Soup is a Thai-inspired dish that combines aromatic spices, fresh lime, and tender white fish in a rich coconut milk broth. It's a nourishing and flavorful meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/2 medium-sized yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 2-inch nub ginger (thinly sliced or minced)
- 1 (14-oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 to 2 tbsp red curry paste (to taste)
- 2 tsp fish sauce
- 1 lime (zested and juiced)
- 1 cup fresh tomatoes (chopped)
- 10 ounces white fish fillets (cod, halibut, or tilapia)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Green onions (chopped)
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat the avocado oil in a large thick-bottomed pot such as a Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Sauté onions: Add the finely chopped yellow onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, and continue sautéing for a few minutes until aromatic.
- Add liquids and spices: Pour in the coconut milk, chicken broth, red curry paste, fish sauce, lime zest, lime juice, and chopped fresh tomatoes. Stir well to combine.
- Simmer the soup: Cover the pot and bring the soup to a full boil. Immediately reduce the heat to medium-low to maintain a gentle simmer, and cook for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Cook the fish: Add the white fish fillets to the simmering soup and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the fish reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Flake the fish: Use tongs to transfer the fish fillets to a cutting board. Break the fish into bite-sized pieces with a fork, then return the fish to the soup. Stir gently to combine.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro, chopped green onions, and lime wedges. Serve immediately with optional sides like crusty bread or salad.
Notes
- This soup is rich and creamy, packed with protein and bold Thai flavors.
- Customize the recipe by adding other fresh vegetables, rice, or noodles.
- Use white fish varieties like cod, halibut, or tilapia depending on availability and preference.
- Adjust red curry paste amount to control the spice level.
- Check fish doneness with a thermometer for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 477 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1363 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 51 mg
