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Coconut lime fish soup served in a bowl with chopped cilantro and lime wedge

Coconut Lime Fish Soup

This Coconut Lime Fish Soup is light, fragrant, and packed with zesty citrus and creamy coconut. A warming bowl of comfort that’s easy to make and full of fresh flavor.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Soup
Cuisine Fusion, Thai
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 14 oz coconut milk 1 can
  • 2 cups fish or vegetable broth
  • 1 lb white fish fillets cod or tilapia, cut into chunks
  • 2 limes juiced
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 0.5 tsp chili flakes optional
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat and sauté onion until soft.
  • Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in coconut milk and broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Add fish chunks and cook for 6–8 minutes until flaky and cooked through.
  • Stir in lime juice, fish sauce, and chili flakes if using.
  • Serve hot, topped with fresh cilantro.

Notes

Calories: 290 kcal
Protein: 25g
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 3g
Keyword Coconut Lime Fish Soup, coconut lime soup, creamy seafood soup, fish soup recipe, thai-style soup