Keto Tom Yum Soup
Savor the vibrant and zesty flavors of Keto Tom Yum Soup, a low-carb twist on the classic Thai favorite. This aromatic soup combines creamy unsweetened coconut milk with a rich chicken broth, infused with the tantalizing fragrance of lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves. Packed with tender shrimp, earthy mushrooms, and the optional heat of Thai chilies, this dish delivers the perfect balance of hot, sour, salty, and slightly sweet flavors—all while staying keto-friendly. With just 30 minutes of prep and cook time, this easy, gluten-free soup is perfect for warming up on a busy weeknight or impressing guests at your next dinner gathering. Garnished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime, it's a healthy, exotic delight you won’t want to miss!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Chicken broth (unsalted)
- 1 cup Coconut milk (unsweetened, full fat)
- 2 Lemongrass stalks (trimmed and smashed)
- 1 inch Galangal (sliced, fresh or frozen)
- 5 Kaffir lime leaves (fresh or dried)
- 2 Red Thai chili peppers (sliced thinly, optional for heat)
- 1 cup Mushrooms (white button or straw, sliced)
- 12 large Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Erythritol or monk fruit sweetener (optional, for balance)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
In a medium-sized pot, bring the chicken broth and coconut milk to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Add the smashed lemongrass stalks, sliced galangal, and kaffir lime leaves to the pot. Simmer for 5-7 minutes to infuse the broth with aromatic flavors.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the mushrooms, red Thai chili peppers (if using), and shrimp to the soup. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the shrimp turns pink and is fully cooked.
Stir in the fish sauce, lime juice, erythritol or monk fruit sweetener, salt, and black pepper. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning as needed to balance the hot, sour, salty, and slightly sweet flavors.
Remove the pot from the heat and discard the lemongrass stalks and kaffir lime leaves before serving.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.
Serve hot and enjoy this keto-friendly Tom Yum Soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
259 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.9 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.8 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 117 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 1038 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.2 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.6 g | ||
| Protein | 19.4 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 554 mg | 12% | |
*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.
