Heart-Healthy Tom Yum Soup with Chicken

Savor the vibrant flavors of Thailand with this Heart-Healthy Tom Yum Soup with Chicken, a light yet satisfying dish perfect for a nourishing meal. Crafted with lean, protein-rich chicken breast and infused with fragrant aromatics like lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and fresh ginger, this soup delivers all the classic tangy and savory notes of traditional tom yum while prioritizing your well-being. Low-sodium chicken broth and fish sauce keep the sodium content in check, while fresh lime juice, cherry tomatoes, and mushrooms add a burst of flavor and nutrients. Finished with a garnish of fresh cilantro and green onions, this wholesome soup is both comforting and revitalizing, making it an ideal choice for a healthy lunch or dinner. Plus, with just 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking time, it's a quick and easy recipe perfect for any day of the week!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams Chicken breast (skinless, boneless)
• 4 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups Water
• 2 Lemongrass stalks (trimmed and bruised)
• 5 Kaffir lime leaves
• 2 tablespoons Fresh ginger (sliced)
• 3 Garlic cloves (minced)
• 10 Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 150 grams Fresh mushrooms (sliced, e.g., oyster or button mushrooms)
• 2 tablespoons Low-sodium fish sauce
• 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 1 Thai red chili (seeded and thinly sliced, optional)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 2 Green onions (sliced)

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing your ingredients: trim and bruise the lemongrass, slice the ginger, mince the garlic, and halve the cherry tomatoes.

Step 2

Bring the low-sodium chicken broth and water to a gentle boil in a medium-sized pot over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, ginger, and garlic to the pot. Allow these aromatics to simmer for 5-7 minutes, infusing the broth with their flavors.

Step 4

Cut the chicken breast into thin, bite-sized slices. Add the chicken to the pot and cook for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is completely cooked through.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and add the mushrooms and cherry tomatoes. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender.

Step 6

Stir in the low-sodium fish sauce, lime juice, and sliced Thai red chili (if using). Taste the broth and adjust seasoning as needed, keeping it light and heart-healthy.

Step 7

Remove pot from heat and discard the lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves (if desired).

Step 8

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro and sliced green onions before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3067.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	876.3

Total Fat 15.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 255mg	0%
Sodium 1596.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 72.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.6g	0%
Total Sugars 35.5g
Protein 121.6g	0%

Vitamin D 54IU	0%
Calcium 252.0mg	0%
Iron 11.5mg	0%
Potassium 4167.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 15.4%

Protein: 53.0%

Carbs: 31.7%