Low Fat Chicken Coconut Soup

Light, aromatic, and bursting with bold flavors, this Low Fat Chicken Coconut Soup is the ultimate comfort food for those craving something healthy yet satisfying. Lean strips of tender chicken breast simmer in a silky base of light coconut milk and low-sodium chicken broth, infused with the zesty warmth of ginger, garlic, and lemongrass. Vibrant slices of red bell pepper and earthy mushrooms add delightful texture, while a splash of lime juice, fish sauce, and a hint of red chili flakes bring a tantalizing balance of tang, saltiness, and heat. Finished with fresh cilantro and green onions for a fragrant flourish, this Thai-inspired soup is both nutrient-packed and low in calories, making it perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy-to-make soup will warm your soul without weighing you down.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 piece (approximately 8 ounces) boneless skinless chicken breast
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup light coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon (grated) fresh ginger
• 2 cloves (minced) garlic
• 1 stalk (cut into 2-inch pieces, smashed) lemongrass
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1 cup (sliced) mushrooms
• 1 medium (thinly sliced) red bell pepper
• 2 stalks (sliced) green onions
• 0.25 cup (roughly chopped) cilantro
• 0 to taste salt
• 0 to taste fresh ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breast into thin strips.

Step 2

In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, coconut milk, ginger, garlic, and lemongrass. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the chicken strips to the pot and let them cook for about 5 minutes, or until they are fully cooked through and opaque.

Step 4

Add the mushrooms, red bell pepper, and red chili flakes to the soup. Continue to simmer for another 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Step 5

Stir in the lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as needed.

Step 6

Remove the lemongrass pieces from the soup.

Step 7

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions and chopped cilantro.

Step 8

Serve hot and enjoy your low fat chicken coconut soup!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1893.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	782.7

Total Fat 27.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 172.1mg	0%
Sodium 4337.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 56.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.6g	0%
Total Sugars 20.9g
Protein 82.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 180.4mg	0%
Iron 13.4mg	0%
Potassium 2374.8mg	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: 31.0%

Protein: 41.1%

Carbs: 27.9%