Keto Tom Yam Soup
Experience the vibrant and zesty flavors of Keto Tom Yam Soup, a low-carb twist on the traditional Thai classic! This recipe combines aromatic ingredients like lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and Thai bird’s eye chilies to create a fragrant, spicy base. With the richness of unsweetened coconut milk, tender shrimp, and earthy mushrooms, this soup is both satisfying and keto-friendly. It’s seasoned with lime juice, fish sauce, and a touch of erythritol for a perfectly balanced tangy-sweet finish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this gluten-free, dairy-free dish is ideal for a light lunch or dinner and can be easily customized to your heat preference. Garnished with fresh cilantro, it’s a nourishing bowl of deliciousness that will delight your taste buds while keeping your carbs in check!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
- 2 whole Lemongrass stalks, trimmed and smashed
- 1 inch piece Galangal, thinly sliced
- 4 whole Kaffir lime leaves
- 3 whole Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 whole Thai bird’s eye chilies, sliced
- 4 cups Shrimp broth or fish stock
- 1 cup Coconut milk, unsweetened
- 1 cup Button mushrooms, sliced
- 12 large Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon Erythritol or keto-friendly sweetener (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Heat the coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, garlic, and chilies. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until aromatic.
Pour in the shrimp broth or fish stock. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer.
Add the coconut milk and mushrooms to the pot. Stir well and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the shrimp to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are fully cooked.
Stir in the lime juice, fish sauce, and erythritol (if using). Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt as needed.
Remove the lemongrass, galangal slices, and kaffir lime leaves before serving, if desired.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Serve hot and enjoy your keto-friendly Tom Yam Soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
606 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.9 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.4 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 472 mg | 157% | |
| Sodium | 7265 mg | 316% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.9 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 78.9 g | 158% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 261 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1724 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
