Caribbean Fish Soup

Transport yourself to the tropics with this Caribbean Fish Soup recipe! Made with fresh fish, coconut milk, and vibrant vegetables, this hearty and flavorful dish is perfect for a taste of the islands.Warm Up with This Flavorful Caribbean Fish Soup

Preparation Time:

🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 40 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

🐟 1 lb (450 g) fresh fish fillets (snapper, grouper, or cod)
🥔 2 medium potatoes, diced
🥕 2 medium carrots, sliced
🌽 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
🍠 1 cup diced sweet potato or yam
🥥 1 can (400 ml) coconut milk
🍅 2 medium tomatoes, diced
🌿 2 stalks scallions, chopped
🌶️ 1 scotch bonnet pepper (whole)
🌿 1 sprig thyme
🥣 6 cups fish stock or water
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
🧅 1 medium onion, chopped
🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
🍋 Juice of 1 lime
🥄 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Serve
Remove the scotch bonnet pepper before serving. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with additional scallions or fresh thyme if desired.

Prepare the Aromatics
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion, garlic, and scallions until fragrant, about 3 minutes.

Add Vegetables and Stock
Add the diced potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, corn, and tomatoes. Pour in the fish stock or water. Add the thyme sprig and bring to a boil.

Simmer the Soup
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the root vegetables are tender.

Add Fish and Coconut Milk
Carefully place the fish fillets into the pot. Pour in the coconut milk and add the scotch bonnet pepper (leave it whole for mild heat or pierce it for spicier soup).

Finish with Seasoning
Simmer for 10–15 minutes, until the fish is cooked through and the flavors meld together. Add lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste.

Dive into the flavors of the Caribbean with this vibrant and hearty fish soup! 🌴🐟🥥