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Tilapia Soup Recipe

Tilapia Soup Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tsp light brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 lb tilapia fillets
  • 2 cups packed baby spinach
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • Handful of cilantro leaves

Method
 

  1. Warm the oil over medium heat in a large pot. Cook the shallots 2 minutes, then add the garlic and ginger and cook 30 seconds.
  2. Pour in the broth, coconut milk, fish sauce, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer and cook 5 minutes.
  3. Add the tilapia fillets and poach over low heat for 4 to 5 minutes, until opaque and flaky.
  4. Stir in the spinach and lime juice, then ladle into bowls and top with cilantro and lime wedges.

Notes

The fish will break into pieces as it poaches, which is part of the soup’s charm. If you prefer larger fillets, leave them whole and serve one per bowl. For extra richness, swirl in a spoonful of chili crisp at the table.