High-Protein Coconut Lime Fish Soup
White fish in a creamy coconut lime broth — ready in 25 minutes
This high-protein coconut lime fish soup simmers white fish in broth with coconut milk, lime, and herbs, finished with chili and green onions, like the bowl. Each serving has 32 g of protein and 5 g net carbs.
Low carb, sugar-free, and no noodles.
Why you’ll love this soup
- 32g protein per serving
- 5g net carbs
- White fish and coconut
- Ready in about 25 minutes
- Lime
- Herbs and chili
Health notes
- Protein: White fish.
- Low carb: No noodles or sugar. Coconut milk is measured.
- Sugar-free: No added sweetener.
- Keto-friendly: Each serving stays around 5g net carbs if the coconut milk is measured.
Key element — add the lime at the end
Boiling lime turns bitter. Stir it in off the heat so the soup stays bright, like the bowl.
Ingredients
Soup (4 servings)
- 1 lb white fish fillets (cod or similar)
- 4 cups chicken or fish broth
- ½ cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 lime, sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Fresh cilantro or parsley
- 1 small chili, sliced (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Swaps
- Noodles or a sugar sauce: Not in the 5g number.
- Salmon: Same amount. Fat rises a little.
- Extra coconut milk: Calories rise. Measure it.
- No chili: Flavor is milder.
Instructions
| 1 | Broth. Bring the broth to a simmer in a pot. Season with salt and pepper. |
| 2 | Fish. Add the fish fillets. Simmer 6–8 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily. |
| 3 | Finish. Stir in the coconut milk. Remove from heat. Stir in the lime juice, green onions, and herbs. |
| 4 | Serve. Ladle into bowls. Top with lime slices and chili if using, like the photo. This batch makes 4 servings. |
Pro tips
- Add the lime juice off the heat so it stays bright.
- Noodles or a sugar sauce are not in these numbers.
- Measure the coconut milk. Extra raises the calories.
- Do not overcook the fish. It should flake but stay moist.
- Macros are per serving, 4 from this pot.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 290 |
| Protein | 32g |
| Net carbohydrates | 5g |
| Total carbohydrates | 6g |
| Fiber | 1g |
| Total fat | 14g |
| Sodium | 640mg |
Estimates based on white fish, broth, and measured coconut milk, divided into 4 servings. Noodles and a sugar sauce are not included.
Variations
Salmon
Same amount. Fat rises a little.
No coconut milk
Use more broth. Calories drop.
Herbs
Add basil or mint with the cilantro.
No chili
Skip it. Flavor is milder.
Storage
| Method | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | Up to 2 days | Cover once cool |
| Reheat | 2 min | Stovetop or microwave. Do not boil |
| Freezer | Not recommended | Fish texture changes |
FAQ
Test your knowledge
5 quick questions about this coconut lime fish soup
1. Protein per serving?
2. Net carbs per serving?
3. When do you add the lime?
4. About how long does this take?
5. What is not in the 5g number?
