Low Fat Chicken Coconut Soup
Savor the comforting flavors of this **Low Fat Chicken Coconut Soup**, a lighter twist on a classic Thai-inspired favorite. Combining tender strips of chicken breast with a fragrant blend of light coconut milk, fresh ginger, lemongrass, and garlic, this soup is as healthy as it is delicious. Vibrant vegetables like red bell peppers and mushrooms add a nutrient-packed crunch, while the bright notes of lime juice and cilantro provide a refreshing finish. With just 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking time, this wholesome, low-calorie recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Whether you're looking for a guilt-free comfort food or a flavorful way to warm up, this easy chicken coconut soup will hit the spot. Ideal for those seeking quick, healthy, and gluten-free meal options!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece (approximately 8 ounces) boneless skinless chicken breast
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup light coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon (grated) fresh ginger
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic
- 1 stalk (cut into 2-inch pieces, smashed) lemongrass
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 cup (sliced) mushrooms
- 1 medium (thinly sliced) red bell pepper
- 2 stalks (sliced) green onions
- 0.25 cup (roughly chopped) cilantro
- to taste salt
- to taste fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into thin strips.
In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, coconut milk, ginger, garlic, and lemongrass. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Add the chicken strips to the pot and let them cook for about 5 minutes, or until they are fully cooked through and opaque.
Add the mushrooms, red bell pepper, and red chili flakes to the soup. Continue to simmer for another 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Stir in the lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as needed.
Remove the lemongrass pieces from the soup.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions and chopped cilantro.
Serve hot and enjoy your low fat chicken coconut soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
783 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.7 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.7 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 172 mg | 57% | |
| Sodium | 4338 mg | 189% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.0 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.9 g | ||
| Protein | 82.4 g | 165% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 2375 mg | 51% | |
*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.
