Description
This Coconut Lime Fish Soup is a vibrant, Thai-inspired one-pot dish featuring tender white fish in a creamy coconut broth infused with fresh lime and aromatic spices. Light yet comforting, it’s the perfect healthy seafood soup for a quick weeknight meal that feels like a tropical escape.
Ingredients
1 lb (450g) white fish fillets (cod or halibut), cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp (15g) grated ginger
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 can (400ml) coconut milk
4 cups (950ml) fish or vegetable broth
2 tbsp (30ml) fish sauce
1 tbsp (15ml) soy sauce
1 tbsp lime zest
2 tbsp (30ml) lime juice
1 tbsp (12g) sugar
1–2 Thai bird chilies, sliced (optional)
1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup (30g) baby spinach or kale
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Lime wedges (for garnish)
Thinly sliced green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add sliced red bell pepper and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
Pour in coconut milk and broth. Stir in fish sauce, soy sauce, lime zest, lime juice, and sugar.
Simmer the soup gently for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
Add fish pieces, cherry tomatoes, and Thai chilies. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
Stir in baby spinach or kale and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, green onions, and lime wedges.
Notes
Use firm white fish like cod or halibut for the best texture.
Full-fat coconut milk yields a richer broth; light coconut milk for a lighter option.
Add Thai bird chilies for heat or omit for a milder version.
Substitute tofu or mushrooms for a vegetarian alternative.
Toasted coconut flakes make a great garnish for added texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Plats
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired