This slow-cooked fish soup delivers a deeply aromatic and comforting experience, perfect for chilly evenings or when you need a gentle, nourishing meal. By using a slow cooker, the delicate flavors of lemongrass, ginger, and galangal infuse into a clear, fragrant broth without overcooking the ingredients. The addition of firm white fish ensures a tender texture that holds up well to the long simmering time. Finished with a splash of lime juice and fresh cilantro, this dish balances warmth and brightness beautifully. It’s an excellent choice for weeknight dinners or meal prep, offering a healthy, low-calorie option that tastes like it came from a Thai street food stall.
Slow Cooked Fish Soup
Description
This slow-cooked fish soup delivers a deeply aromatic and comforting experience, perfect for chilly evenings or when you need a gentle, nourishing meal. By using a slow cooker, the delicate flavors of lemongrass, ginger, and galangal infuse into a clear, fragrant broth without overcooking the ingredients. The addition of firm white fish ensures a tender texture that holds up well to the long simmering time. Finished with a splash of lime juice and fresh cilantro, this dish balances warmth and brightness beautifully. It&# 226;ÂÂs an excellent choice for weeknight dinners or meal prep, offering a healthy, low-calorie option that tastes like it came from a Thai street food stall.Ingredients
Directions
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Place lemongrass, ginger, garlic, and any hard aromatics into the slow cooker.
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Add water, stock, fish sauce, and chili paste to the cooker and stir to combine.
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Cover and cook on low for 3 hours or high for 1.5 hours to develop the broth flavor.
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Add firm white fish fillets and sturdy vegetables like tomatoes or mushrooms.
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Cover and cook on high for 20-30 minutes until fish is opaque and cooked through.
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Stir in leafy greens like bok choy or spinach and cook for 5 minutes until wilted.
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Remove from heat and stir in fresh lime juice and cilantro.
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Serve hot with rice or noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 238.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7.8g12%
- Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 606.8mg26%
- Total Carbohydrate 40.2g14%
- Dietary Fiber 5.2g21%
- Sugars 20.8g
- Protein 3.7g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
If using delicate fish like cod, add it in the last 15 minutes of cooking to prevent breaking apart.
For a vegan version, omit fish sauce and use soy sauce or coconut aminos for saltiness.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove.
Adjust chili paste to taste for desired heat level.
