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Thai Fish Soup

A quick and fragrant Thai-style fish soup with tender fish pieces, spicy chili, and crispy fried shallots. Ready in about 20 minutes, this comforting bowl is perfect for a fast weeknight dinner or a light lunch.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
180
Protein
25g
Thai Fish Soup
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    In a pot, bring the 4 cups broth to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer and add the 2 tbsp fish sauce and 2 sliced chili peppers. Simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the broth.

  2. Step 2

    Cut the 1 lb fish fillets into bite-sized chunks and add them to the simmering broth. Cook gently until the fish is opaque and flakes easily, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in the juice of 1 lime. Taste and adjust with more lime or fish sauce if needed.

  4. Step 4

    Ladle the soup into bowls and top each with a generous sprinkle of the 0.25 cup crispy fried shallots. Garnish with fresh cilantro or basil if you have them.

Tools you’ll need

  • pot
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • ladle

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