fish soup
Fish soup is a light, healthy, and flavorful dish that’s easy to make. Packed with omega-3s, protein, and essential vitamins, it’s a nourishing meal perfect for any time of the year. You can use your favorite firm fish like cod, salmon, or haddock to make this comforting soup.
Ingredients
- Fish Cod, Salmon, or Haddock – 500g (about 1 lb), cut into bite-sized pieces
- Onions – 1 medium chopped
- Carrots – 2 peeled and sliced
- Celery – 2 stalks chopped
- Garlic – 3 cloves minced
- Fish Stock or Broth – 4 cups
- Tomatoes fresh or canned – 2 medium tomatoes, diced, or 1 can (14 oz) of diced tomatoes
- Fresh Herbs Parsley, Thyme, Bay Leaves – 1 sprig of thyme, 2 bay leaves, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- Lemon – 1 juiced
- Olive Oil – 2 tablespoons
- Salt and Pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients – Chop the onions, carrots, and celery. Mince the garlic and set aside. Dice the tomatoes if fresh.
- Sauté the Vegetables – Heat olive oil in a pot and cook onions, carrots, and celery for 5-7 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Add the Garlic and Tomatoes – Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and mix well.
- Pour in the Stock – Add fish stock, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Add the Fish – Gently add fish to the pot and cook for 8-10 minutes until the fish is cooked and flakes easily.
- Finish with Lemon and Herbs – Remove from heat, add lemon juice, and stir in parsley.
- Taste and Adjust – Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.