Coconut Lime Fish Soup
A bright, fragrant, low-carb soup packed with protein and healthy fats — the perfect balanced meal.
If you’re looking for a soup that’s both refreshing and comforting, this Diabetic-Friendly Coconut Lime Fish Soup is everything you need in a bowl. Tender white fish poaches gently in a silky coconut broth infused with lime, garlic, herbs, and just the right touch of spice.
It’s naturally low-carb, keto-friendly, and blood-sugar-stable thanks to healthy fats from the coconut milk and lean protein from the fish — all while delivering BIG flavor.
Diabetic-Friendly
Coconut Lime Fish Soup
Ingredients
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat the oil in a pot over medium. Add onion, garlic, ginger, and chili. Cook 3–5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Build the Broth: Pour in:. Coconut milk. Broth. Lime juice + zest. Fish sauce. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the Fish: Place the fish pieces into the simmering broth. Cook 8–10 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Season to Perfection: Add salt, pepper, and additional lime juice if desired. Taste — the broth should be creamy, citrusy, and bright.
- Garnish & Serve: Top with fresh cilantro or parsley, sliced chili, and lime wedges. Serve warm.
Notes & Tips
- Full-fat coconut milk helps stabilize blood sugar
- White fish is lean, high-protein, and low-carb
- Add veggies like zucchini, spinach, or bok choy for volume without carbs
- Avoid fish sauce brands with added sugar (many contain 0g carbs!)
- Red chili helps boost metabolism naturally
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