Description
A bold and flavorful fish soup with a Cajun twist, featuring tender white fish, vegetables, and spices in a zesty tomato-based broth.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb white fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia), cut into chunks
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups fish stock or chicken broth
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add diced tomatoes with their juices, broth, Cajun seasoning, paprika, cayenne pepper, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 15 minutes to blend flavors.
- Add the fish chunks and simmer gently for 5–7 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.
- Stir in lemon juice and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Remove bay leaf and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne to control the spice level.
- Use fresh or frozen fish fillets as available.
- This soup pairs well with crusty bread or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 55mg