Coconut Lime Fish Soup

Name: Coconut Lime Fish Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 lb white fish cod, halibut, or tilapia, cut into chunks; 2 cups coconut milk full-fat or light; 4 cups vegetable or fish broth; 1 tbsp fish sauce or soy-free alternative; 1 tbsp fresh lime juice plus zest from 1 lime; 3 garlic cloves minced; 1- inch piece of fresh ginger grated; 1 medium onion chopped; 1 cup bok choy, spinach or mushrooms chopped; Fresh herbs, cilantro, basil, for garnish; Lime wedges for garnish; Optional chili flakes for spice

6 steps

Prep:10minCook:20min

Updated at: Sat, 17 May 2025 20:26:34 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories680.6 kcal (34%)

Total Fat58.3 g (83%)

Carbs26.6 g (10%)

Sugars13.8 g (15%)

Protein22.4 g (45%)

Sodium2232 mg (112%)

Fiber6.8 g (24%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

1 lbwhite fish

cod, halibut, or tilapia, cut into chunks

2 cupscoconut milk

full-fat or light

4 cupsvegetable broth

or fish

1 Tbspfish sauce

or soy-free alternative

1 Tbspfresh lime juice

plus zest from 1 lime

3garlic cloves

minced

1 inchfresh ginger

piece, grated

1onion

medium, chopped

1 cupbok choy

spinach or mushrooms chopped

Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot, heat a bit of oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Step 2

Pour in the vegetable or fish broth, coconut milk, and fish sauce. Stir well and bring to a simmer.

Step 3

Add the fish chunks and optional vegetables. Let the soup simmer for 6–8 minutes, until the fish is cooked through and easily flakes with a fork.

Step 4

Turn off the heat and stir in fresh lime juice and zest.

Step 5

Garnish with fresh cilantro, basil, and lime wedges. Optionally, sprinkle with chili flakes for added heat.

Step 6

Serve hot and enjoy!

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