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Lemon Tilapia Soup

lemon tilapia soup
Ingredients:
  • (1 cup) jasmine rice
  • (2 cups) water
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • (4 cups) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • (1 b.) tilapia fillets or other firm white fish
  • (4 cups) bite-size pieces arugula or watercress, tough stems removed
  • (1 cup) finely shredded carrots
  • (1/4 cup) fresh mint, very thinly sliced
  • (2) scallions, finely chopped
Servings
4
Dinner

Lemon Tilapia Soup

Tender jasmine rice simmered in a lemon broth with firm tilapia, peppery arugula and shredded carrots.

Preparation Time
About 5 minutes
Cook Time
About 25 minutes

    Instructions

  1. 1Place a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add rice and water, simmer 20 minutes. Add lemon zest and juice, stir to combine.
  2. 2Place another medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add broth, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Add fish and cook 5 minutes. Take fish out of broth and cut into chunks.

  3. 3Top each portion of rice with fish, arugula, carrot, mint,scallions and 1 cup broth. Enjoy!

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 1/4 cups

Amount Per Serving:
  • Calories 239
  • Total Fat 3 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 25 g
  • Protein 29 g
  • Cholesterol 62 mg
  • Sodium 230 mg
  • Fiber 2 g

Additional Information

Recipe Category: Dinner

Recipe Subcategory: Soups and Stews

Recipe Ethnicity: Greek/Mediterranean

Dietetic Info:
  • Glycemic Index:
  • Gluten Free: Yes

Vegetarian/Allergen Info: Contains Poultry, Fish

NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.