Coconut Lime Fish Soup

This coconut lime fish soup is a rich, flavorful soup of tender white cod in a creamy coconut milk and tomato base, brightened with tangy fresh lime.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds cod filets, or other firm white fish
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 lime, cut into wedges, or more as needed
• 2 tablespoons palm oil or olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay ®
• 1 ( 14.5-ounce) can roasted tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions, green part only
• 1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk

Steps

1. Pat fish dry with a paper towel. Season fish with salt and pepper, squeeze lime juice over each fillet, and gently rub in. Set aside.
2. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions, red pepper, green pepper, yellow pepper, and celery; cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Add garlic, ginger, and Old Bay seasoning. Cook until bell peppers begin to soften, 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Add tomatoes and green onions, bring to a simmer, and cook, uncovered, for 3 to 5 minutes. Place fish pieces on top of the vegetables and pour coconut milk over the mixture.
5. Bring soup to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Taste; adjust seasoning with salt and lime juice to taste.