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Zesty Cajun Fish Soup

Zesty Cajun Fish Soup That’ll Spice Up Your Dinner Routine

This Zesty Cajun Fish Soup is a protein-rich, gluten-free dish that bursts with bold flavors in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 1 pound white fish fillets (cod or tilapia)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion (diced) yellow or white onions work well
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced) fresh
  • 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
  • 2 stalks celery (sliced)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes fresh if in season or canned
  • 4 cups fish or vegetable broth low-sodium recommended
Seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning adjust for desired spice
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika optional
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper freshly cracked
For Serving
  • 1 cup cooked rice optional
  • to taste fresh parsley or green onions (for garnish)

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add 1 diced onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 chopped green bell pepper, and 2 sliced celery stalks. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables soften and the onion turns translucent.
  2. Stir in 2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Then, add 1 can of diced tomatoes and 4 cups of low-sodium fish or vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes.
  3. Carefully add 1 pound of white fish fillets into the simmering soup. Allow to cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  4. Ladle the soup into warm bowls, optionally served over cooked rice. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 8mg

Notes

This recipe is customizable; feel free to swap in shrimp or other proteins!

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