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Ginger-Turmeric White Fish Soup

Overhead shot of Ginger-Turmeric White Fish Soup plated appetizingly in a ceramic bowl
Anti-InflammatoryGut HealingLow-FODMAPBloating ReliefHeart-HealthyHigh Protein
Prep Time10 min
Cook Time20 min
Total Time30 min
Servings2

Fresh ginger and turmeric root simmered straight into a light broth build more flavor than you'd think possible from two ingredients, and leaving out onion and garlic entirely means this soup stays calm on even the most reactive stomach. Flaky white fish poaches gently in the last few minutes so it stays tender, and bok choy wilts in at the very end for a bit of green without any of the gas-forming cruciferous bulk of broccoli or cabbage.

Ingredients

  • 2 white fish fillets (cod or haddock, about 150g each)
  • 4 cups low-sodium fish or vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp fresh turmeric, grated (or 1 tsp ground)
  • 1 carrot, thinly sliced
  • 2 heads baby bok choy, halved
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp scallion greens only, sliced
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Bring broth, ginger, turmeric, and carrot to a simmer in a pot. Cook for 8 minutes to let the flavors infuse.
  2. Add the fish fillets to the simmering broth. Poach gently for 6-7 minutes until just cooked through.
  3. Add bok choy and cook for another 2 minutes until just wilted.
  4. Stir in lime juice and a pinch of salt. Ladle into bowls and top with scallion greens.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories 250
Total fat 4g
Total carbohydrates 10g
Dietary fiber 2g
Protein 35g
Sodium 320mg

Why This Is Good for Your Gut

Ginger calms the digestive tract and speeds gastric emptying, which helps reduce the trapped gas behind bloating. Turmeric's curcumin lowers gut inflammation markers, and leaving out onion, garlic, and cruciferous bulk keeps this soup low in the fermentable fibers that most often set off bloating. Lean white fish delivers a full serving of protein along with the omega-3s that support heart health, all without any added saturated fat.

This is a bowl worth building into a regular rotation, not just something you make when your stomach is already upset. If you like this ginger-and-fish combination, the Turmeric Salmon Traybake with Greens is worth trying next.

This recipe is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional dietary advice.

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