Creamy Thai Coconut Fish Soup (Easy & Healthy Recipe)
A comforting Thai-inspired soup made with tender white fish, creamy coconut milk, zesty lime, and aromatic curry paste — quick, healthy, and irresistibly delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 lb 450g white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or halibut), cut into chunks
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
- 2 tbsp red Thai curry paste
- 1 14 oz can full-fat coconut milk
- 2 cups fish or chicken broth
- 1 tbsp fish sauce or soy sauce for a vegan version
- 1 tbsp lime juice plus extra for serving
- 1 red chili chopped (adjust to taste)
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add curry paste: Stir in red curry paste and cook for another 1–2 minutes to release its flavor.
- Add liquids: Pour in coconut milk and broth. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Season: Stir in fish sauce and lime juice. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Cook the fish: Gently add fish pieces. Simmer for 7–10 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
- Adjust & serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, chili, or lime juice. Serve hot, topped with cilantro, fresh chili, and lime wedges.