Spicy Fish Soup

Spicy Fish Soup

Far Eastern Flavored, Fish Soup

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 30m
Total Time: 40m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (25 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

146
calories
1,7g
fat
12,2g
carbohydrates
19,3g
protein
46mg
cholesterol
874mg
sodium
Spicy Fish Soup

Recipe Description

Spicy Fish Soup is my favorite, Far Eastern flavored soup. Fresh cod fish and shrimp, simmering over a low heat, in a mix of spices such as peppers, garlic, chili powder, and ground cumin, this delicious meal is a staple all over Asia.

My Aunt is from Singapore and grew up with this soup in her home and she now makes it for my family all the time! You can serve this as a starter or a main course, it is filling and flavorsome.

To make Spicy Fish Soup, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Spicy Fish Soup

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook onions

    5 min
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    Spray a large saucepan, over medium high heat, with the vegetable cooking spray. Add the onions and sauté, stirring often, for about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add garlic and chili

    2 min
    Step 2 - Spicy Fish Soup

    Add the garlic and chili powder and sauté for 2 more minutes.

  3. 3

    Add flavoring

    20 min
    Step 3 - Spicy Fish SoupStep 3 - Spicy Fish Soup

    Add the chicken broth, chili peppers and cumin, stirring well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for another 20 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add final ingredients

    5 min
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    Add the tomatoes, green bell pepper, shrimp and cod. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for another 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add yoghurt

    3 min
    Step 5 - Spicy Fish SoupStep 5 - Spicy Fish Soup

    Gradually stir in the yoghurt until heated through.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - Spicy Fish Soup

    Serve hot!

A great way to impress your guests with this Spicy Fish Soup. It’s authentic, scrumptious and bursting with Far Eastern tastes. Make it as spicy or as mild as you like it and feel your taste buds pop! Try it for yourself tag #cookmerecipes in your own posts!

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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4.8 out of 5 (25 reviews)
Penny
December 21, 2024
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Delicious! My aunt from Singapore always made this soup for family gatherings. The blend of spices reminded me of summers spent with her, and now I can share that tradition with my own kids. Easy to follow and packed with flavor! Thank you for this wonderful recipe!

Cathy
November 17, 2024
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Wow!

Yvette
November 14, 2024
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This Spicy Fish Soup is truly great! I remember my Aunt from Singapore making it for me, and now I can recreate those memories. It's simple yet so flavorful.

Rebecca
July 29, 2024
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I made this Spicy Fish Soup for my husband's birthday and it was a hit! The flavors remind me of my Aunt's cooking from Singapore. So simple yet amazing!

Ursula99
June 22, 2024
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Amazing!

Nina
April 15, 2024
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Lovely, full flavors!

Hannah
April 4, 2024
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Delicious soup! I made this recipe last week for my family, and we all loved it, especially my kids! The spices gave it such a lovely warmth. Will definitely make again!

Béatrice Dupont
January 20, 2024
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La Soupe de Poisson Épicée est un véritable délice. Ma tante de Singapour me préparais cette soupe quand j'étais petite. Les saveurs sont incroyables et elle est très simple à réaliser. Un plat réconfortant qui ravie ma famille à chaque fois.

Sam
January 12, 2024
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I tried this Spicy Fish Soup last night and it was simply great. My aunt from Singapore always makes it, and it reminded me of family dinners. The mix of spices is just right, and I loved the fresh fish. It’s filling and packed with flavor!

Samantha
October 11, 2023
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I made this Spicy Fish Soup last week, and it took me back to my childhood. My Aunt from Singapore often cooked this for us. The blend of flavors reminds me of family gatherings, where we would enjoy every sip. It's simply superb and comforting.

Ian Mackenzie
October 7, 2023
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This Spicy Fish Soup is lit! My Aunt makes it all the time—brings back awesome fam memories! So simple yet bursting with flavor!

Renee
October 5, 2023
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Superb!

IncredibleIke
October 2, 2023
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Tasted amazing today. Loved the spice mix and warm fish. My aunt made this at a family gathering and everyone adored it. Will cook it again for sure.

Judy
June 12, 2023
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This soup reminds me of family dinners at my Aunt's house in Singapore.

Wendy
July 13, 2022
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OMG, this Spicy Fish Soup is fire! I made it for my fam and they were all like, wow! It reminded me of my aunt's recipe from Singapore. Super easy to whip up and packed with flavor. Adding it to our weekly meals for sure.

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