FISH AND VEGETABLE SOUP WITH LIME, GINGER, AND CILANTRO

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Fish     Ginger     Mushroom     Tomato     Vegetable     Lime     Winter     Lemongrass     Cilantro     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 10 (first-course) or 6 (main-course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup sliced shallots (about 1 3/4 ounces)
4 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 jalapeño chili, seeded, quartered
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cups fish stock or bottle clam juice
2 cups water
6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons minced fresh lemongrass or 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
2 whole star anise*
1 cup grated peeled carrots
1 cup mung bean sprouts
2 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps sliced (about 1 1/4 cups)
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
6 green onions, cut diagonally into 1-inch lengths
1 1/2 pounds assorted fish fillets (such as snapper, orange roughy, and sea bass), cut into 2x1-inch strips
1/2 cup cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Grind first 4 ingredients in processor to coarse paste, stopping occasionally to scrape sides.
  • Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Add paste; sauté until aromatic, about 2 minutes. Add stock, 2 cups water, 4 tablespoons lime juice, lemongrass, and star anise; bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Remove star anise. Add carrots and next 4 ingredients; simmer 2 minutes. Add fish; cook until just opaque, stirring gently, about 3 minutes. Mix in cilantro and 2 tablespoons lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.
  • *Available at Asian markets and in the spice section of some supermarkets.

M Shoiab
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of flavors. It's also very easy to make.


Zion Baker
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I've tried this recipe a few times and it's always a hit. The fish is cooked perfectly and the vegetables are tender. The lime, ginger, and cilantro add a great flavor.


connor jones
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This was a great recipe! The soup was flavorful and easy to make. I would definitely recommend it.


Rahamt Khan
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I wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The combination of flavors is incredible. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kolbie Hooper
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The ginger and lime give it a really unique flavor. I highly recommend it.


Raja Sunnyy
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! The flavors are so well-balanced and the soup is so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Rafiqul Islam
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Meh.


mary mugwe
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This is the worst fish soup I've ever had. The vegetables were mushy and the fish was dry. I wouldn't recommend this recipe to anyone.


Ashriel Windom (Osh)
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Easy to make and packed with flavor! I used cod and shrimp, and the soup was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Amanda H
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This soup is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The fish is cooked perfectly, and the vegetables are tender and flavorful. The lime, ginger, and cilantro add a refreshing and aromatic touch. I highly recommend this soup to anyone who loves s