Description
Budget-Friendly Fish Soup is a warm, comforting dish that captivates your senses with its rich flavors and vibrant colors. This easy-to-make recipe combines flaky white fish with fresh vegetables in a flavorful broth, making it the perfect meal for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. Enjoy this delightful soup while keeping your budget in check, and feel free to customize it with whatever seafood or veggies you have on hand!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb white fish fillets (cod or tilapia)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Add the sliced carrots and diced celery to the pot. Stir for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Add bay leaves.
- Gently place the white fish fillets into the pot, cover, and simmer for another 7-10 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove bay leaves, season with salt, pepper, and freshly chopped dill or parsley. Stir well.
- Serve hot in bowls, garnished with extra herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg