Recipe Details

• Author: deesviral
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: 4–6 servings
• Category: Soup / Seafood
• Cuisine: Mediterranean / Spicy
• Keywords: fish soup, spicy lemon soup, seafood soup, healthy soup, deesviral

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 6 cups fish stock or vegetable broth
• 1 lb white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or haddock), cut into chunks
• Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Optional: chopped fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion and sauté for 5–6 minutes until soft and translucent.
3. Stir in garlic, paprika, chili flakes, and cumin. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Pour in fish stock and bring to a gentle boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
6. Add fish pieces and cook gently for 5–7 minutes, until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
7. Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice.
8. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Tips & Variations

• Add sliced bell peppers or tomatoes for extra color and sweetness.
• For more heat, include a fresh chopped chili.
• Serve with crusty bread or over rice for a heartier meal.