Spicy Fish Soup
Ingredients
- 1 lb white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or halibut) cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups fish or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium bell pepper sliced
- 1 medium carrot sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- optional red pepper flakes for extra heat
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sautéing until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- Add diced tomatoes, broth, paprika, cayenne, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in sliced bell pepper and carrots. Simmer for about 10 minutes until vegetables start to soften.
- Gently place the fish fillets into the broth. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 8-10 minutes until the fish is tender and flaky.
- Stir in lemon juice and chopped cilantro, then remove from heat. Serve hot, garnished with extra cilantro and red pepper flakes if desired.
