Low Fat Tom Yam Soup
Elevate your soup game with this vibrant Low Fat Tom Yam Soup, a healthy spin on the beloved Thai favorite. This light yet flavorful dish is crafted with aromatic ingredients like lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and galangal, which infuse the low-sodium chicken broth with irresistible citrus and herbal notes. Juicy cherry tomatoes, earthy button mushrooms, and tender shrimp create a delightful balance of textures, while traditional seasonings—lime juice, fish sauce, and palm sugar—give the broth its signature harmony of spicy, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, this guilt-free, gluten-free soup is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a nourishing lunch. Garnished with fresh cilantro, it's a vibrant, aromatic dish you’ll turn to time and time again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 Lemongrass stalks, trimmed and bruised
- 5 Kaffir lime leaves, torn
- 1 inch piece Galangal, sliced thinly
- 3 pieces Thai bird's eye chilies, sliced
- 10 pieces Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Button mushrooms, quartered
- 12 pieces Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce (or low-sodium soy sauce for a lower sodium option)
- 1 teaspoon Palm sugar (or brown sugar)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
Instructions
In a large pot, bring the low-sodium chicken broth to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Add the bruised lemongrass stalks, torn kaffir lime leaves, galangal slices, and Thai chilies to the pot. Simmer for 5-7 minutes to infuse the broth with flavor.
Add the cherry tomatoes and button mushrooms to the pot and continue simmering for another 5 minutes until slightly softened.
Add the shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
Stir in the lime juice, fish sauce, and palm sugar. Adjust seasoning to taste, balancing the sour, salty, and sweet flavors.
Ladle the soup into bowls, discarding the lemongrass and lime leaves if desired.
Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
410 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.0 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 352 mg | 117% | |
| Sodium | 3590 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.9 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.1 g | ||
| Protein | 68.6 g | 137% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 121 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1648 mg | 35% | |
*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.
