Description
A comforting and flavorful dish that combines creamy coconut milk with zesty lime and fresh fish, bringing warmth and joy to every bowl.
Ingredients
- Fish (white fish like cod or tilapia)
- Coconut milk
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Vegetable or fish broth
- Bell peppers
- Leafy greens
- Mushrooms
- Cilantro
- Thai basil
- Lime
- Chili (fresh or paste)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Start by chopping garlic, ginger, and any vegetables you want to include. Set these aside for a quick sauté.
- Heat the base: In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil. Once it’s hot, add your chopped garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant—around 1-2 minutes.
- Add vegetables: Toss in your chosen vegetables (bell peppers and mushrooms work beautifully) and sauté until they soften slightly.
- Pour in the broth: Pour in your broth of choice, allowing it to come to a gentle simmer.
- Add coconut milk: Stir in the coconut milk, allowing it to meld with the broth.
- Add fish: Gently place your fish fillets into the pot, cooking for about 5-7 minutes until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.
- Season to taste: Squeeze in fresh lime juice, sprinkle with salt, and adjust the spice with chili according to your taste. Toss in herbs as desired.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
Cooking this soup is an intuitive process—seasoning and tasting as you go allows you to make it your own. Enjoy the vibrant flavors and make it a family tradition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Coconut Lime Fish Soup, Seafood Soup, Easy Soup Recipe, Comfort Food, Family Recipe