Tamarind Fish Soup with Fresh Herbs

Name: Tamarind Fish Soup with Fresh Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 12 oz Fish fillets; 2 tbsp Tamarind paste; 2 tbsp Fish sauce; 1 tbsp Palm sugar; 4 Lime leaves; 4 Kaffir lime leaves; 1 stalk Lemongrass; 2 cloves Garlic; 1 tsp Ginger; 1 medium Tomato; 1/2 cup Green beans; 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup Fresh mint; 4 cups Water

A light, aromatic soup made with fish, tamarind, and a medley of fresh herbs, perfect for a quick and healthy meal.

Cuisine: Asian

Category: Soups

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

12 oz Fish fillets
2 tbsp Tamarind paste
2 tbsp Fish sauce
1 tbsp Palm sugar
4 Lime leaves
4 Kaffir lime leaves
1 stalk Lemongrass
2 cloves Garlic
1 tsp Ginger
1 medium Tomato
1/2 cup Green beans
1/4 cup Fresh cilantro

Instructions

Step 1: In a large pot, combine 4 cups water, 2 tbsp tamarind paste, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp palm sugar, 4 lime leaves, 4 kaffir lime leaves, 1 stalk trimmed and finely chopped lemongrass, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp minced ginger.
Step 2: Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for 10 minutes to infuse flavors.
Step 3: Add 12 oz fish fillets and 1 medium chopped tomato to pot; simmer for 5 minutes until fish is cooked through.
Step 4: Stir in 1/2 cup sliced green beans and cook for 3 minutes until tender.
Step 5: Remove pot from heat; discard lime leaves and kaffir lime leaves. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint.