Low Sodium Chicken Coconut Soup
Savor the vibrant flavors of this Low Sodium Chicken Coconut Soup, a healthy twist on the classic Thai-inspired comfort dish. Bursting with aromatic ingredients like fresh ginger, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves, this light yet creamy soup delivers bold taste while keeping the sodium in check. Juicy chicken breast is simmered to tender perfection in a soothing blend of low-sodium chicken broth and rich coconut milk, alongside nutrient-packed shiitake mushrooms and red bell peppers. A finishing touch of fresh lime juice, cilantro, and basil adds a refreshing brightness to each spoonful. Ready in just 45 minutes, this warming, low-sodium soup is perfect for a wholesome lunch or dinner that’s both indulgent and heart-healthy.
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Ingredients
- 1 piece (about 8 ounces) Chicken breast
- 1 can (13.5 ounces) Coconut milk
- 4 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 inch piece, sliced Fresh ginger
- 1 stalk, chopped Lemongrass stalk
- 3 leaves Kaffir lime leaves
- 2 cloves, minced Garlic
- 1 cup, sliced Shiitake mushrooms
- 1 medium, julienned Red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 teaspoons, low-sodium Fish sauce
- 2 stalks, chopped Green onions
- 0.25 cup, chopped Cilantro
- 0.25 cup, chopped Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Directions
Step 1
Begin by slicing the chicken breast into thin strips and set aside.
Step 2
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ginger, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves. Sauté for about 2 minutes until aromatic.
Step 3
Add the minced garlic to the pot and stir for another minute.
Step 4
Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and bring it to a simmer.
Step 5
Add the sliced chicken breast to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes until the chicken is just cooked through.
Step 6
Stir in the coconut milk, sliced shiitake mushrooms, and red bell pepper. Let it simmer gently for another 10 minutes.
Step 7
Mix in the lime juice, low-sodium fish sauce, and black pepper. Allow the soup to continue simmering for an additional 5 minutes.
Step 8
Before serving, remove the lemongrass stalk and kaffir lime leaves.
Step 9
Garnish the soup with chopped green onions, cilantro, and fresh basil leaves.
Step 10
Serve hot and enjoy your low sodium chicken coconut soup!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2059.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 861.6 |
| Total Fat 26.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5g | |
| Cholesterol 195.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8960.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 83.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 42.3g | |
| Protein 82.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 12.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 209.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2024.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories