Tortilla Soup with Fish

This Tortilla Soup with Fish is a vibrant and hearty dish, combining the freshness of seafood with the rich flavors of traditional Mexican spices. Perfectly balanced and nourishing, it's a delightful twist on a classic that will warm your soul.

Ingredients

• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Onion, diced - 1 medium (about 150g)
• Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
• Red bell pepper, diced - 1 medium (about 150g)
• Canned diced tomatoes - 400g
• Fish stock - 500ml
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Chili powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• White fish fillets (e.g., cod or tilapia) - 200g
• Corn tortillas - 2, cut into strips
• Fresh cilantro, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Lime, juiced - 1 lime
• Avocado, diced - 1/2 fruit
• Sour cream or Greek yogurt - 2 tablespoons (optional)

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
2. Add the minced garlic and diced red bell pepper, and cook for another 3 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, fish stock, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
4. Add the fish fillets to the pot and simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
5. While the soup is simmering, heat a small skillet over medium heat and lightly toast the tortilla strips until crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
6. Once the fish is cooked, remove the pot from heat and stir in the lime juice and fresh cilantro.
7. To serve, ladle the soup into bowls, top with diced avocado, crispy tortilla strips, and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 380
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and repair.
• Contains healthy fats from fish and avocado, beneficial for heart health.

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