Best 6 Asian Fish Soup Recipes

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Journey into the world of flavors with our definitive guide to crafting the perfect Asian fish soup. Dive into the depths of culinary traditions, exploring the diverse range of fragrant broths, succulent seafood, and aromatic spices that define this captivating dish. From the vibrant markets of Thailand to the bustling streets of Vietnam, we'll uncover the secrets of creating a soul-satisfying soup that tantalizes your taste buds and transports you to the heart of Asia. Get ready to embark on a culinary voyage as we explore the essential elements and techniques for crafting an unforgettable Asian fish soup.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ASIAN FISH SOUP....MY WAY!



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This is such an quick and easy soup to make. I broke it down to make it simple to read, so don't be put off by length of directions. Time to make does not include making the rice or noodles.

Provided by Happy Harry 2

Categories     Asian

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cups bottled water
16 ounces fish balls (** I use shrimp & cod) or 16 ounces imitation crabmeat
2 1/2 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded, packed
10 ounces baby corn, large dice
4 scallions, diced (white separated from green)
10 medium mushrooms, large dice (remove stems, I use white or brown button)
3 -4 shrimp bouillon cubes (I use Knorr)
1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
steamed rice (optional)
noodles (optional)
lime juice, fresh (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil with the bouillon in it.
  • Lower to a simmer. Stir frequently until bouillon is dissolved.
  • Add rest of ingredients(cut crabmeat into chunks) except scallions, lime and optional ingredients.
  • Simmer for another 20 minutes. Remove from heat, add scallion whites and let stand another 15 minutes, covered before serving.
  • In soup bowls, place either rice or noodles, add soup and a splash of lime.
  • Garnish with scallion greens and enjoy!
  • This reheats nicely so can be made early in the day. It also can be frozen without the rice or noodles. Add rice or noodles when reheating.
  • Please do not add salt or soy sauce while cooking as the bouillon cubes already contain sodium.
  • **If you are lucky enough to have fresh uncooked shrimp shells available(I save and freeze them), crush them into a paste with a bit of water and use them in place of bouillon. Taste after fifteen minutes of simmering, adding 1 tbls soy sauce & then add one or two bouillon cubes as needed.
  • **Fish balls are about one inch balls made from fish,seasonings. There are many different types to choose from.
  • All ingredients are available in Asian markets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.4, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 25.1, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 4.9, Protein 4.7

ASIAN FISH SOUP



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Categories     Fish     Rice     Stew     Quick & Easy

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb. cod, mahi mahi, or catfish
2 Tbs. lime juice
1/4 tsp. ground cayenne pepper
1 1/2 tsp. vegetable oil
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup shredded cabbage, (Asian preferred)
1 1/2 tsp. grated ginger
1 1/2 tsp. crushed garlic
1 1/2 tsp. curry powder
1/2 tsp. salt
4 cups chicken broth or stock
1 Tbs. soy sauce (or to taste, amt. depends on saltiness of broth or stock.)
1/2 cup instant brown rice
3 oz. baby spinach leaves
1 1/2 tsp. dark sesame oil
celery or cilantro leaves for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • Marinate fish with lime juice and cayenne pepper in non-reactive container. Heat vegetable oil in large kettle over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery, cabbage, ginger and garlic; saute for 1 minute. Sprinkle with curry powder and salt. Reduce heat to medium and saute for 4 more minutes or until onion is tender. Add chicken stock; bring to boil over high heat. Stir in rice and bring back to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add fish and soy sauce; simmer for 3 minutes more or until fish pieces are opaque. Stir in spinach. Add dark sesame oil. Ladle into bowls. Top with celery or cilantro leaves, if desired.

SOUTHEAST ASIAN FISH SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups water
3 (8-ounce) bottles clam juice
4 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
2 stalks lemongrass, tops trimmed, tender stalks cut into 2-inch pieces and smashed
1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced (2 tablespoons)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Asian chili paste, such as sambal oelek
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 1/2 pounds red snapper fillet, or other white fleshed fish, skin removed
4 white mushrooms, sliced
2 carrots, shredded
1 cup cilantro leaves and stems, roughly chopped
Kosher salt
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring the water and clam juice to a boil over high heat in a large soup pot with the scallion whites, lemongrass, ginger, garlic, and chili paste. Cover and adjust the heat to maintain a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes. Add the fish sauce.
  • Slice the fish into large chunks and add to the broth with the mushrooms and carrots. Cook over medium heat, uncovered, until the fish is opaque and cooked through, about 4 minutes. (Remove and discard lemongrass.) Stir in the cilantro and scallion greens and season with salt. Spoon into warm bowls and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calorie, Fat 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0.5 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 26 grams

ASIAN-STYLE WATERCRESS SOUP



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Think of it as an egg drop soup with watercress, quite nice.

Provided by Choukin

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 cups water
1 small onion, diced
¼ cup soy sauce
1 ½ tablespoons soy-based liquid seasoning (such as Maggi®)
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons boiling water
1 ½ pounds sliced fresh mushrooms
1 ½ tablespoons vegetarian chicken-flavored bouillon
¼ pound tofu, diced
1 bunch watercress, coarsely chopped
2 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Place water, onion, soy sauce, soy-based liquid seasoning, garlic, and ginger root in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
  • Mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons boiling water. Add to the saucepan. Add mushrooms and bouillon. Reduce heat to medium-high; simmer until flavors are blended, about 7 minutes. Add tofu and watercress. Simmer soup for 2 minutes more.
  • Pour in eggs slowly, whisking constantly, until cooked, 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 61.7 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 714.8 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

SPICY FISH SOUP



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A delicious fish soup that's low in fat! Having grown up on the Texas/Mexico border, I like foods spicy, but you can adjust the seasonings to taste. I also splash in a drop of hot pepper sauce in each bowl.

Provided by CHEFETTE

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood     Fish Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 (4 ounce) can canned green chile peppers, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 ½ cups canned peeled and diced tomatoes
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup shrimp
½ pound cod fillets
¾ cup plain nonfat yogurt

Steps:

  • Spray a large saucepan with the vegetable cooking spray over medium high heat. Add the onions and saute, stirring often, for about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and chili powder and saute for 2 more minutes.
  • Then add the chicken broth, chile peppers and cumin, stirring well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Next, add the tomatoes, green bell pepper, shrimp and cod. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for another 5 minutes. Gradually stir in the yogurt until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 45.7 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 873.8 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

ASIAN SEAFOOD NOODLE SOUP



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Asian soups are wonderful and there are many different types, from mild noodle soups to spicy Hot & Sour soups. My favorite place in NYC's Chinatown is to go to a Vietnamese Restaurant and get their Seafood Noodle Soup (Yellow Noodles). So I decided to make my own version and also added a few more ingredients as well. This recipe is for a full meal, lunch or dinner.

Provided by SkipperSy

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 bowls, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 ounces mushrooms (five shitake dry or fresh)
1/2 lb shrimp, medium size, cleaned
1/2 lb squid, cleaned
1/2 lb rib bone pork (or other cuts of meat)
1/4 lb Chinese vegetables, cleaned (various vegetables can be used)
12 ounces firm tofu, fried (or fresh)
8 cups stock (Wonton Powder base or other types)
16 ounces yellow fresh noodles, 4 individual servings
4 tablespoons peanut oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon salt (to taste)
1 tablespoon white pepper (to taste)
1 tablespoon sesame oil (to taste)
scallions, cleaned or cilantro

Steps:

  • PREPARATION:.
  • SHITAKE MUSHROOMS- If using dry ones, soak in warm water for 30 minutes then cut away the stem and cut in half (Or if using fresh Shitake mushrooms cut away the stems and cut in half), then fry in a wok with a little oil and then soy sauce (a few minutes) and set aside.
  • SHRIMP- Split open the back of the shrimp and de-veine (remove/clean) as well as removing the shell, then place in a small bowl with a little salt (toss) and let sit for 15 minutes. Next fry in a wok with a little oil until pink (do not over cook) and set aside.
  • SQUID- 2 large squid (or pre-cleaned from the fish market), remove the cartilage and scrape the slimy material off, split open and then score across(underside) and then score in the other direction, cut into bite size pieces, fry in a wok with a little oil (do not overcook) and set aside.
  • PORK- Cut up into bite size pieces, stir fry in a wok with some oil and a little soy sauce (several minutes) and set aside.
  • CHINESE GREENS- Can be any type of your choice; Chinese Greens, Bok Choy, Chinese Broccoli, Asparagus (American), place in a pot of boiling salt water for about 1 minute, drain and set aside.
  • TOFU Firm, Cut into long flat pieces (1/4 inch thick) and fry in a little oil (about 7-10 minutes) then drain the oil and add a little soy sauce (and sesame seeds optional) cool briefly. Or use fresh tofu cut into small pieces and into boiling water for 1 minute, drain and set aside.
  • SOUP STOCK- Heat in a large pot (any soup base is all right) add a little salt and white pepper (to taste) and set aside.
  • NOODLES Fresh- Any type but I prefer yellow and fresh. There are packages which has four noodle servings. Set Aside.
  • SCALLIONS- Cut up into small pieces. And/or you can use cilantro, bean sprouts, set aside.
  • INSTRUCTIONS:.
  • Place the individual portion (1) of the noodles into boiling water, and in about 2-3 minutes, separate with a fork/chop sticks, remove and drain in some cold water and then into an individual bowl.
  • Add to the bowl some hot soup stock and separate the noodles.
  • Next on top add some Mushrooms, Shrimp, Squid, Pork Vegetables, Tofu, a little Sesame oil, White Pepper (to taste) and Scallions/Cilantro.
  • Do the same with the other three individual bowls....
  • Serve with chopped sticks and an Asian porcelain type spoon and enjoy!
  • NOTE: You can always reduce the food ingredients somewhat (like the Shrimp, Squid, Pork, Veggies, Tofu) because this recipe (and amount of ingredients listed) might be a little to much for each bowl and serving or if not, you can use these cooked ingredient the next day.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your soup will taste. Look for fish that is firm and has a mild, sweet smell, and use vegetables that are crisp and brightly colored.
  • Choose the right fish: The best fish for Asian fish soup are those that are firm-fleshed and have a mild flavor. Some good choices include cod, tilapia, halibut, and salmon.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Asian fish soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onions, mushrooms, and bok choy.
  • Don't overcook the fish: Fish cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked fish will become tough and dry.
  • Season to taste: Asian fish soup should be flavorful, but not too salty. Start with a small amount of salt and pepper, and then add more to taste.

Conclusion:

Asian fish soup is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it spicy, sour, or sweet, there is an Asian fish soup recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give Asian fish soup a try.

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