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Creamy Coconut Fish Soup

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Creamy Coconut Fish Soup is a warm, flavorful, and comforting soup made with tender white fish, rich coconut milk, and aromatic herbs. It’s a dairy-free, gluten-free meal that’s quick to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining.

Ingredients

  1. 1 lb white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or halibut), cut into chunks
  2. 1 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
  3. 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  4. 3 cloves garlic, minced
  5. 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  6. 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  7. 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced or julienned
  8. 2 cups fish or vegetable broth
  9. 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
  10. 1–2 tbsp lime juice (to taste)
  11. 1 tbsp fish sauce or soy sauce
  12. Salt and pepper to taste
  13. Optional: chili flakes or fresh chili for heat
  14. Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 3–4 minutes.

  1. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  2. Stir in the sliced carrots and red bell pepper. Cook for 3–5 minutes until slightly softened.
  3. Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer.
  4. Add the coconut milk and stir to combine. Simmer gently for 10 minutes.
  5. Season with fish sauce (or soy sauce), lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
  6. Gently add the fish chunks and simmer for 5–7 minutes, or until fish is cooked through and flakes easily.
  7. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs and optional chili flakes.

Notes

  • Add leafy greens like spinach or kale during the final minutes of cooking.
  • Use shrimp or a seafood mix instead of fish.
  • Lemongrass or kaffir lime leaves add extra depth and Southeast Asian flair.
  • Do not boil the soup after adding fish to avoid overcooking.
  • This soup is naturally dairy-free and gluten-free.

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