Description
Delightful Cajun Fish Soup brings Louisiana’s bold coastal flavors to your kitchen with a spicy, hearty blend of fresh seafood and rich seasonings. Comfort meets excitement in this one-pot wonder you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (450 g) white fish fillets (e.g., cod or tilapia), cut into chunks
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 celery stalk, sliced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups fish or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cooked rice (optional, for serving)
- Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a spacious pot, warm olive oil over medium temperature and gently sauté diced onions, minced garlic, chopped bell peppers, and sliced celery until vegetables become translucent and tender, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Enhance the aromatic base by sprinkling Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper into the vegetable mixture, stirring to distribute flavors evenly.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and seafood stock, allowing the liquid to reach a gentle, rolling simmer that creates a rich, flavorful foundation for the soup.
- Carefully introduce bite-sized fish chunks into the simmering broth, ensuring they are nestled beneath the liquid surface to promote even cooking.
- Reduce heat to low and let the fish poach gently for 6-8 minutes, monitoring until the fish turns completely opaque and begins to flake when prodded with a fork.
- Remove pot from heat and let the soup rest for 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to meld and temperature to stabilize.
- Serve the soup piping hot, optionally ladled over fluffy white rice, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley or thinly sliced green onions for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Swap fish varieties to keep the soup exciting, like using cod, tilapia, or salmon for different flavor profiles and textures.
- Reduce sodium by choosing low-sodium broth and using homemade Cajun seasoning to control salt content.
- Make it gluten-free by ensuring broth and seasonings are certified gluten-free and serving over cauliflower rice instead of traditional rice.
- Add extra protein by including shrimp or crab meat alongside the fish for a heartier seafood experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 57 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg