Description
A delightful and aromatic Spicy Lemon Fish Soup that is bursting with Mediterranean flavors. This dairy-free and gluten-free soup is a perfect balance of spicy, tangy, and savory, making it a comforting and nutritious meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 red chili pepper, sliced (or 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 4 cups fish or vegetable broth
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- zest and juice of 1 lemon
Fish:
- 1 pound white fish fillets (such as cod or halibut), cut into chunks
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat the Olive Oil: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Saute Aromatics: Add diced onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic, ginger, and chili pepper.
- Add Spices: Sprinkle cumin and paprika, stirring for 30 seconds.
- Simmer Soup: Pour in broth, diced tomatoes, coconut milk, lemon zest, and juice. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook Fish: Season fish with salt and pepper, add to the soup, and simmer until opaque.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, stir in cilantro, and serve hot with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more chili or hot sauce.
- You can use shrimp or scallops instead of fish.
- Pair with crusty bread or steamed rice for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
