Island-Style Fish and Vegetable Soup
A warming Caribbean-inspired fish soup built on homemade fish broth, with green bananas, pumpkin, potatoes, corn, carrots, and okra simmered alongside scallions, garlic, thyme, and hot chile pepper. Lemon and black pepper brighten the broth, while the vegetables make it hearty enough for a comforting lunch or dinner.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Island-Style Fish and Vegetable Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 85
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 59
- Digestive
- 46
- Inflammatory
- 67
- Performance
- 62
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Rinse fish with lemon juice, then drain.
- 3
Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add fish, reduce to a simmer, and cook until soft, about 30 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer fish to a plate, reserving the broth in the pot. Let fish cool, then remove the bones, keeping large pieces of flesh intact.
- 4
Bring broth to a boil. Add green bananas, pumpkin, potatoes, corn, carrots, okra, scallions, chile pepper, garlic, salt, black pepper, and thyme. Return to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until potatoes are almost tender, about 10 minutes.
- 5
Stir in fish pieces and simmer until flavors combine, about 5 minutes more.
- 6
Remove soup from heat and let stand for about 30 minutes before serving. Discard chile pepper.
- Calories 313.82 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 23.65 g Good Source 47%
- Carbohydrate 47.54 g 17%
- Total Fat 3.94 g Moderate 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.24 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 51.0 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 188.65 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 10.37 g Good Source 37%
- Total Sugars 26.74 g --
- Added Sugars 9.95 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 73.01 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.33 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 991.24 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin A 252.57 mcg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin C 22.62 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Island Style Fish and Vegetable Soup is made with 17 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Baby Potatoes, Banana, Black Pepper, and Carrot. Each serving provides about 313.82 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Island-Style Fish and Vegetable Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Potatoes, Banana, Black Pepper, Carrot, Chili Pepper. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Island-Style Fish and Vegetable Soup?
- About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 35 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 313.82 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Island-Style Fish and Vegetable Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Island-Style Fish and Vegetable Soup healthy?
- Island-Style Fish and Vegetable Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 313.82 calories and 23.65 g of protein, or 47% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 188.65 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.95 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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