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Mediterranean Salmon Soup Recipe (With Frozen Salmon Fillets)

A simple and delicious seafood soup you'll want to make again and again.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 479kcal

Equipment

  • 1 medium soup pot

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 large garlic cloves
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • ½ tsp. paprika
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder (see notes above)
  • 4 cups fish broth (no sugar added)
  • ¾ lb. frozen salmon filets
  • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves (cup packed tight for measuring)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  • Gather and prep all the ingredients as indicated below.
    2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, 4 large garlic cloves, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 tsp. dried oregano, ½ tsp. paprika, ½ tsp. garlic powder, 4 cups fish broth, ¾ lb. frozen salmon filets, 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, salt and pepper
    Mediterranean Salmon Soup recipe ingredients on a white marble surface.
  • In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Do not let it get hot enough to smoke. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Don't let the garlic burn. Control the heat on your stovetop.
    2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, 4 large garlic cloves
    Garlic sautéing in olive oil in a pot.
  • Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the pot and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until they start to soften and release their juice.
    1 cup cherry tomatoes
    Halved cherry tomatoes added to a pot of oil and minced garlic.
  • Add the spices and stir for about 30 seconds.
    1 tsp. dried oregano, ½ tsp. paprika, ½ tsp. garlic powder
    Spices added to a pot with oil, garlic and halved tomatoes in it.
  • Pour in the fish stock and bring it to a gentle boil. It's important to not bring it to a full boil. The simmer is key here.
    4 cups fish broth
    Adding stock to a pot of garlic and tomatoes.
  • Add the frozen salmon fillets directly into the pot and cover. Keep an eye on it to maintain the simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes. Timing can vary based on the size and thickness of your fillets, so keep an eye on this. Test after the first 5 minutes and then every 2 minutes after that until the fish easily flakes.
    ¾ lb. frozen salmon filets
    Salmon filets added to a pot of broth, tomatoes, and garlic.
  • Once the salmon is cooked, remove the pot from the heat. Remove the salmon filets and place them on a plate. Stir the chopped spinach into the pot and let it wilt for about 1-2 minutes. Flake the cooked salmon into bite-sized pieces and return it to the pot. Add salt and pepper to taste.
    2 cups fresh spinach leaves
    Salmon added back into soup pot.
  • Serve the soup hot with a side of garlic bread.
    A finished pot of Mediterranean Salmon Soup. A ladle lifts a scoop out of the pot. Overhead focus.

Notes

Please note that the nutrition data given here is a ballpark figure. Exact data is not possible.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5the recipe | Calories: 479kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1661mg | Potassium: 1640mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3529IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 233mg | Iron: 4mg