Coconut Lime Cod Soup

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🥥🍋 Coconut Lime Cod Soup

Bright, creamy, and comforting, this coconut lime cod soup comes together quickly with tender fish, creamy coconut milk, fresh ginger, garlic, and plenty of zesty lime.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb cod or haddock fillets, cut into bite-size chunks
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • ½ medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 cups fish broth or chicken broth
  • Zest of 2 limes
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce, optional but recommended
  • ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes, optional
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
  • Lime slices, for serving

Instructions

  1. Sauté the aromatics: Heat the olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes, until softened.
  2. Add garlic and ginger: Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for about 30–60 seconds, just until fragrant. If using red pepper flakes, add them now.
  3. Build the broth: Pour in the coconut milk and broth. Add the lime zest and fish sauce. Stir well and bring the soup to a gentle simmer.
  4. Simmer: Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 5–7 minutes, allowing the flavors to come together. Do not boil aggressively, as coconut milk can separate.
  5. Add the fish: Gently add the cod chunks to the simmering soup. Cook for 5–7 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Avoid stirring too much so the fish doesn’t break apart.
  6. Finish with lime: Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the fresh lime juice and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  7. Garnish and serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with fresh cilantro and lime slices. Add an extra pinch of red pepper flakes if you like some heat.

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with:

  • Steamed jasmine or basmati rice
  • Crusty bread
  • Rice noodles
  • Extra fresh cilantro and lime

Tips

  • Don’t overcook the cod: It is ready when it turns opaque and flakes easily.
  • Add the lime juice at the end to keep its fresh, bright flavor.
  • For extra vegetables, add sliced bell peppers, spinach, mushrooms, or baby bok choy.
  • For a thicker, richer soup, simmer the coconut milk mixture for a few extra minutes before adding the fish.

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

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