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Keto Tom Kha Soup Recipe

Keto tom kha soup is a fragrant combination of savory chicken and mushrooms simmered in a coconut infused broth with lemongrass, ginger, and garlic. A splash of fish sauce and Thai chili paste adds a ton of flavor, and the whole recipe takes less than 30 minutes! This is a complete one pot meal and homemade low-carb alternative to eating at a Thai restaurant.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Servings: 4
Calories: 178kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 sticks lemongrass
  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil
  • 1 inch ginger peeled and grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound chicken breast thinly sliced
  • 4 ounces mushrooms stem removed, sliced
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon thai chili paste
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice about ½ lime squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro minced

Instructions

  • Prepare the lemongrass by trimming the root tip and peeling off the thick fibrous outer layers until you reveal the inner core. Discard the scraps and finely slice the stalk into rings.
    2 sticks lemongrass
  • Heat the coconut oil in the bottom of a 2-quart pot over medium heat. Add the lemongrass, ginger, and garlic. Cook for 60 to 90 seconds until fragrant.
    2 teaspoons coconut oil, 1 inch ginger, 2 cloves garlic
  • Add sliced chicken and mushrooms to the pot. Then, immediately stir in broth, coconut milk, fish sauce, and chili paste. Bring the soup to a simmer and cook for 8 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
    1 pound chicken breast, 4 ounces mushrooms, 3 cups chicken broth, 1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 1 tablespoon thai chili paste
  • Remove the soup from heat. Squeeze the lime juice and stir to combine. Serve warm in bowls with cilantro garnish.
    1 teaspoon lime juice, 2 tablespoons cilantro

Nutrition

Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1494mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Net Carbohydrates: 5g
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