Low Carb Thai Coconut Soup
Creamy, fragrant, and irresistibly satisfying, this Low Carb Thai Coconut Soup is your go-to recipe for a quick, wholesome meal packed with bold flavors. Featuring silky unsweetened coconut milk, a punch of red curry paste, and the zesty tang of fresh lime juice, this soup is a low-carb twist on a Thai classic. Shredded chicken, tender zucchini noodles, and colorful veggies like red bell pepper and mushrooms blend harmoniously in a deeply flavored broth enhanced by garlic, ginger, and fish sauce. Ready in just 35 minutes, this one-pot wonder is low in carbs, gluten-free, and brimming with vibrant, nutrient-rich ingredients. Perfect as a comforting dinner or an impressive start to an Asian-inspired menu, it’s garnished with fresh cilantro and green onions for a beautiful finish.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons Red curry paste
- 14 ounces Unsweetened coconut milk
- 2 cups Chicken broth (low sodium)
- 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 cup Cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 2 cups Zucchini noodles (zoodles)
- 1 cup Mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Heat the coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the minced garlic and ginger to the pot and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 3
Stir in the red curry paste and cook for another 1 minute to release its aroma.
Step 4
Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth, stirring well to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Step 5
Add the fish sauce, lime juice, and season with salt and pepper. Stir to incorporate.
Step 6
Add the sliced mushrooms, red bell pepper, and shredded chicken to the pot. Let the soup simmer for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Step 7
Gently stir in the zucchini noodles (zoodles) and cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until the noodles are slightly softened.
Step 8
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice as desired.
Step 9
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish each serving with green onions and fresh cilantro.
Step 10
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1711.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 796.6 |
| Total Fat 32.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 21.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol 202.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3011.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 38.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 17.5g | |
| Protein 87.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 16.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 907.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2202.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories