Description
This spicy lemon fish soup is a clean, bright, and soothing broth-based meal made with flaky white fish, vegetables, lemon, and herbs. Light yet satisfying.
Ingredients
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1 lb white fish fillets (cod, halibut, or haddock)
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5 cups fish stock or vegetable broth
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 onion, diced
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1-inch piece of ginger, grated
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1 red chili (optional), thinly sliced
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1 fennel bulb, sliced
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1 carrot, thinly sliced
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1 celery stalk, diced
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Juice of 1 lemon
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Bay leaf, parsley stems, or thyme sprigs
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Fresh parsley or dill, for garnish
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Lemon slices or zest, for finishing
Instructions
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Sauté onion, garlic, ginger, and chili in oil until fragrant.
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Add vegetables and cook 3–5 minutes.
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Pour in broth and add herbs. Simmer 10–15 minutes.
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Add fish and cook 6–8 minutes until flaky.
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Stir in lemon juice and season. Discard bay leaf and garnish with herbs and lemon.
Notes
Use firm white fish. Add lemon and herbs at the end for brightness. For extra protein, add tofu or shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup, Dinner
- Cuisine: Light, Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Calories: ~280 per bowl