Description

This coconut lime fish soup is bright, creamy, and deeply comforting, bringing together tender white fish, coconut milk, fresh lime juice, and aromatic vegetables in one balanced bowl. The flavor is light yet satisfying, with ginger and garlic adding warmth and bell peppers adding natural sweetness. It is an easy stovetop soup that feels special enough for guests while still being perfect for a relaxed home meal.

Ingredients

Cod fillets or another firm white fish cut into large pieces

Fine sea salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Fresh lime juice plus lime wedges for serving

Olive oil or palm oil

Yellow onion finely chopped

Red bell pepper diced

Green bell pepper diced

Yellow bell pepper diced

Celery stalk finely chopped

Fresh garlic minced

Fresh ginger minced

Seafood seasoning such as Old Bay

Roasted tomatoes with juices

Green onions chopped using only the green parts

Full fat coconut milk

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Instructions

1. Pat the fish dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper then gently rub with fresh lime juice and set aside

2. Warm the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering

3. Add the onion bell peppers and celery and cook while stirring until slightly softened and fragrant

4. Stir in the garlic ginger and seafood seasoning and cook gently until aromatic

5. Add the roasted tomatoes and green onions then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer

6. Place the fish pieces on top of the vegetables and pour the coconut milk evenly over everything

7. Bring the soup back to a gentle simmer then lower the heat cover and cook until the fish is tender and opaque

8. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice before serving

Notes

Use firm white fish that holds its shape during simmering for best texture

Keep the heat gentle after adding coconut milk to prevent separation

Fresh lime juice makes a noticeable difference in brightness and aroma

Vegetables should be cut evenly to ensure consistent cooking

The soup tastes best when served fresh but reheats well over low heat

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American