Fragrant Fish Soup
Lemony rice, delicately flavored broth and gently poached tilapia are topped with a colorful blend of vegetables and herbs. The aromatic mint provides fresh and complex flavor.
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4 servings, about 1 1/4 cups each
Ingredients
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1 cup jasmine rice
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2 cups water
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Zest and juice of 1 lemon
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4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, or vegetable broth
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1 pound tilapia fillets, or other firm white fish (see Tip)
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4 cups bite-size pieces arugula, or watercress (about 1 bunch), tough stems removed
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1 cup finely shredded carrots
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1/4 cup very thinly sliced fresh mint
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2 scallions, finely chopped
Directions
1
Combine rice and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat; cover and cook until the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir in lemon zest and juice.
2
Meanwhile, bring broth to a simmer in another medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat so the broth remains steaming, but not simmering. Add fish and cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Remove and break into bite-size chunks.
3
Divide the lemony rice among 4 bowls. Top with equal portions of the fish, arugula (or watercress), carrot, mint and scallions. Ladle 1 cup of the warm broth into each bowl and serve.
Tip:
Tip: Look for U.S. farm-raised tilapia, which is usually grown in closed farming systems that limit pollution and prevent escapes. Some Central and South American tilapia is farmed in this manner as well, but avoid tilapia from China and Taiwan, mostly farmed in open systems.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 239, Total Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 230 mg, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 29 g, Potassium 572 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin A 110%, Vitamin C 25%. Exchanges: Starch 1, Vegetable 1, Lean Meat 3.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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