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Lemon Fish Soup

A bright, garlicky Greek fish soup with white fish, tomatoes, and a squeeze of lemon. Comes together in one pot and tastes like the Mediterranean.

Total time
25 min
Servings
4
Calories
210
Protein
28g
Lemon Fish Soup
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb white fish fillets (cod, halibut, or sea bass)
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) canned diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups fish or vegetable broth
  • 1 whole lemon (zested + juiced)
  • 3 whole garlic cloves, sliced thin
  • ½ whole fennel bulb, sliced thin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium. Add sliced garlic and fennel, cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Pour in broth and canned tomatoes with their juice. Add oregano and lemon zest. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium.

  3. 3

    Cut fish into 2-inch chunks. Add to the pot and simmer for 8–10 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork.

  4. 4

    Squeeze lemon juice over the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  5. 5

    Serve in wide bowls with crusty bread.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot (5–6 quart)
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • wooden spoon
  • ladle

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