Cilantro Lime Fish Soup

A light and fragrant soup featuring tender white fish fillets simmered in a vibrant cilantro, lime, and ginger-infused broth. The addition of coconut milk adds a subtle creaminess that balances the brightness of the herbs.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb cod fillets
• 2 cup cilantro
• 4 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 unit lime
• 2 tbsp ginger
• 3 clove garlic
• 2 unit shallots
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Cooking instructions

1. Mince the ginger and garlic. Finely chop the shallots and roughly chop the cilantro leaves and stems.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. (about 3 min)
3. Stir in the ginger and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. (about 1 min)
4. Pour in the chicken broth and fish sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer. (about 5 min)
5. Cut the cod fillets into 1-inch chunks. Carefully add the fish to the simmering broth and cook until the fish is opaque and flakes easily, about 5 minutes. (about 5 min)
6. Stir in the coconut milk, the juice of the 2 limes, and the chopped cilantro. Simmer for 1 additional minute to heat through. (about 1 min)