Here’s a simple, flavorful Fish Soup recipe — light, aromatic, and comforting, perfect as a starter or a main meal.
🐟🥣 Fish Soup (Mediterranean Style)
Ingredients (4 servings)
- 1 lb firm white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, haddock), cut into chunks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped (optional)
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups fish or chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Fresh parsley or dill for garnish
Instructions
1. Sauté the vegetables
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onions, carrots, celery, and bell pepper.
- Cook 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
2. Add broth and seasonings
- Add diced tomatoes, broth, thyme, bay leaf, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer for 10–15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
3. Add the fish
- Gently add fish chunks to the simmering soup.
- Cook 5–7 minutes until fish is cooked through and flakes easily.
4. Finish
- Remove bay leaf.
- Stir in lemon juice.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
5. Serve
- Ladle hot soup into bowls.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or dill.
- Serve with crusty bread or a slice of lemon on the side.
⭐ Tips & Variations
For a creamier soup
- Add ½ cup heavy cream or coconut milk at the end.
For a spicier version
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a diced chili with the vegetables.
Vegetable variations
- Add potatoes, zucchini, or fennel for more texture.
Seafood mix
- Include shrimp, mussels, or clams for a seafood medley.
If you want, I can also give you:
🍅 Tomato-based fish soup (Bouillabaisse style)
🥛 Creamy fish chowder version
🌶 Spicy fish soup with chili and herbs
🦐 Mixed seafood soup version
