Whole30 Tom Yum Soup
Warm up with the vibrant and tangy flavors of Whole30 Tom Yum Soup, a nourishing Thai-inspired dish that's both wholesome and compliant with your clean-eating goals. This fragrant soup combines an aromatic chicken bone broth base with fresh lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and galangal (or ginger) for a bold and zesty taste. Packed with protein-rich chicken, tender cherry tomatoes, earthy mushrooms, and a hint of spicy chili, it's a satisfying one-pot meal that’s ready in just 35 minutes. Flavored with Whole30-compliant fish sauce, lime juice, and coconut aminos, this soup delivers all the classic Tom Yum flavors while staying gluten-free, dairy-free, and sugar-free. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, serve it hot with a sprinkle of cilantro and green onions for a comforting bowl of vibrant, nutrient-packed goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Chicken bone broth (or compliant chicken stock)
- 1 pound Chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 stalks Fresh lemongrass stalk, trimmed and smashed
- 4 leaves Kaffir lime leaves, torn
- 2 inches Galangal (or ginger), thinly sliced
- 3 pieces Chili peppers (e.g., Thai bird's eye chilies), sliced
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup White mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Whole30-compliant fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 stalks Green onions, sliced
- Sea salt (optional, to taste)
Instructions
In a large pot, bring the chicken bone broth to a simmer over medium heat.
Add the smashed lemongrass, torn kaffir lime leaves, and sliced galangal (or ginger). Let them simmer for about 5 minutes to infuse the broth with flavor.
Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is just cooked through.
Add the chili peppers, cherry tomatoes, and sliced white mushrooms. Let the soup simmer for another 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Stir in the fish sauce, lime juice, and coconut aminos. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional lime juice or fish sauce if needed.
Remove the soup from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro and sliced green onions.
Serve hot as a flavorful and nutritious meal, garnished with extra cilantro or green onions if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1128 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.3 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 4618 mg | 201% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.4 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 206.1 g | 412% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 178 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 3040 mg | 65% | |
*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.
