Coconut Lime Fish Soup
Creamy Coconut Lime Fish Soup ready in just 35 minutes, combining tender white fish, vibrant vegetables, and a Thai-inspired coconut-lime broth. Perfect for busy weeknights and loaded with fresh herbs and citrus brightness.
Ingredients
For the Broth
- 1 tbsp neutral oil vegetable or light olive
- 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger peeled and minced
- 1–2 red chilies thinly sliced (keep seeds for extra heat)
- 14 oz full-fat coconut milk 1 can, stirred
- 2 cups fish stock or low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 limes zest and juice
- 1 tsp sugar or coconut sugar
Vegetables & Protein
- 1 red bell pepper cut into thin strips
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 pound white fish fillets cod, halibut, tilapia, snapper, or haddock; cut into bite-size pieces
Garnish
- fresh cilantro roughly chopped
- fresh basil roughly torn
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat oil in a heavy soup pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until translucent. Stir in garlic, ginger, and sliced chilies. Cook for 60 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in coconut milk and stock. Add fish sauce, lime zest, lime juice, and sugar. Whisk gently and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add bell pepper and cherry tomatoes. Simmer 5–7 minutes until peppers brighten and tomatoes soften slightly.
- Lower heat to medium-low. Add fish in a single layer. Simmer 5–7 minutes, flipping once, until fish is opaque and flaky.
- Taste the broth. Adjust with more sugar or fish sauce as needed. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro, basil, and lime wedges.
Notes
Let fish come to room temp before poaching. Dice fish evenly. Bloom aromatics for deep flavor. Avoid boiling coconut milk to prevent splitting. Serve with jasmine rice or crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
⚠️ Disclaimer: The nutrition information provided is estimated based on automated calculations and should be viewed as an approximation. These values are offered as a helpful reference and may vary depending on specific ingredients and brands used. For the most accurate results, please consult your own nutritional data or preferred brand values.
| Nutrient | Amount |
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Total Fat | 22 g |
| Saturated Fat | 16 g |
| Cholesterol | 45 mg |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12 g |
| – Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| – Sugars | 4 g |
| Protein | 24 g |