Description
Lemon Fish Soup is a refreshing and heartwarming dish that combines the delicate flavors of fresh fish with zesty lemon and aromatic herbs. This simple yet nourishing recipe is perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings, transforming everyday ingredients into a delightful bowl of comfort. With its vibrant taste and healthy attributes, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh cod or tilapia fillets
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 medium lemons (zested and juiced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 medium carrots (diced)
- 1 cup fresh basil or parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and diced carrots; cook for another 2 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
- Gently add fish fillets, poaching for about 8 minutes until opaque and flaky.
- Stir in lemon zest and juice, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and mix in freshly chopped herbs before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg