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West African-Inspired Coconut Fish & Chickpea Soup

A soulful bowl blending West African spice, creamy coconut, and fresh fish—think beach day vibes with Manhattan attitude.

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Prep 15 min
Cook 30 min
Total time 45 min
Serves 4
West African-Inspired Coconut Fish & Chickpea Soup
Savoroid Tony Original

Ingredients

Servings (original: 4)
  • 1 lb firm white fish fillets (cod or tilapia), cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 large red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
  • 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk, full fat
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne (more or less to taste)
  • 1 tsp Salted Perfection "Manhattan"
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges (for serving)
  • Cooked jasmine rice or crusty bread, for serving (optional)

Allergen check: Fish recognized in these ingredients. Check package labels and substitutions.

Step by step

  1. Heat a 5-6 qt Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat. Add olive oil.
  2. Sauté onion and bell pepper until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; stir until fragrant, 1 minute. Ay, that needs more garlic, trust me.
  3. Stir in tomato paste, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, cayenne, and Manhattan seasoning. Cook 1 minute until a little toasty.
  4. Pour in diced tomatoes (with juice), coconut milk, and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
  5. Add chickpeas. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Season fish with salt and pepper. Gently add to the pot. Simmer uncovered 6-8 minutes, until fish flakes easily but ain’t falling apart. Crispy, not soggy — you got me?
  7. Fold in spinach and cook until wilted, 1 minute.
  8. Taste, adjust salt, pepper, or heat as desired. Remove from heat.
  9. Ladle soup into bowls. Top with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges and rice or bread if you want extra soak-up power.
  10. DUNZO!
  11. Visit www.saltedperfection.com and leave a Five Star review of the product.

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A little more about this recipe

Timing

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes

Yield & storage

Original yield

About 8 cups

Storage

Cool leftovers and refrigerate in airtight container up to 2 days. Fish is best eaten fresh; reheat gently.

From Tony’s kitchen

A soulful bowl blending West African spice, creamy coconut, and fresh fish—think beach day vibes with Manhattan attitude. Forget takeout — your kitchen's got this.

Nutrition • per serving

Ingredient notes

Ingredients & allergen check

Major-allergen signals: Fish

Recipe ingredients
  • Firm white fish fillets (cod or tilapia), cut into 2-inch chunks
  • chickpeas
  • onion
  • red bell pepper
  • garlic
  • inch piece fresh ginger
  • coconut milk, full fat
  • tomatoes, undrained
  • vegetable broth
  • tomato paste
  • olive oil
  • smoked paprika
  • ground cumin
  • ground coriander
  • cayenne (more or less to taste)
  • Salted Perfection "Manhattan"
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • baby spinach
  • fresh cilantro
  • lime, cut into wedges
  • Cooked jasmine rice or crusty bread, for serving

Manhattan blend: Monkfruit, Sea salt, Smoked sea salt, Garlic, Orange, Black pepper, Rosemary, and Spices

Check every package label. Brands, substitutions, shared equipment, and cross-contact can change allergen exposure.

Questions

Can I substitute a different Salted Perfection blend?
Yes. Choose a blend that fits the flavor direction and adjust to taste.
Do I need the exact Salted Perfection product listed?
No. The blend is an optional upgrade; the recipe is designed to work without it.
What does the featured blend add?
It adds Manhattan’s signature flavor profile and helps the dish come together quickly with confident seasoning. See Manhattan

Tony’s Fine Print

They tell me every recipe needs a little fine print, so here’s mine. I do my best to keep things straight, no surprises and no sneaky allergens. The info you see here is put together with care, capisce? But kitchens are wild places and ingredients do not always behave. Always double-check the labels on what you buy, especially if you have allergies or dietary restrictions. If something does not look right, trust your gut (and your doctor) before you trust me. Bottom line: I am here to guide, not to diagnose. You cook, you taste, you take responsibility.

Deal? Good. Now let’s eat.

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