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Keto Thai Coconut Chicken Soup
This classic Thai soup is fragrant, light, and luscious yet creamy and comforting, not to mention dairy-free. Here, it includes chicken and shrimp, but you can use all chicken or all shrimp; just adjust the macros accordingly.
Servings: 4 One Serving: 1/4 of a 4 serving recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil
- 2 scallions, sliced thin, white and green parts separated
- 1 small red pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch by 1-inch slices
- 2 Tbsp sliced fresh ginger
- 1½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 Tbsp Thai red curry paste
- 1 quart chicken broth
- 13.5 oz 1 can coconut cream (not cream of coconut)
- 8 oz boneless, skinless chicken thigh, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 oz button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 Tbsp tamari
- 1 Tbsp granulated erythritol
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce, plus more to taste
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro leaves
Some emerging research suggests that erythritol might increase the risk of blood clots, but more studies are needed to confirm this potential link. Whether you decide to use erythritol or not, remember that all sweeteners should be consumed in moderation, and your keto diet should primarily focus on nutritious whole foods. Learn more: Erythritol Explored: Weighing the Pros and Cons.
Instructions
- In a medium pot, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the white part of scallions and the red pepper, ginger, garlic powder, and red curry paste and cook, stirring frequently until scallions and red pepper are softened, 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Add the coconut cream, chicken, shrimp, and mushrooms. Simmer until chicken pieces and shrimp are just cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add the tamari, erythritol, fish sauce, and lime juice. Cook for 3 minutes more. Taste, then adjust the flavor if desired with additional tamari, fish sauce, or lime juice.
- Ladle the soup into serving bowls, garnish with scallion greens and cilantro leaves, and serve.
Nutritional Information - Macros
- 359 Calories
- 27 g Fat
- 21 g Protein
- 10 g Total Carbs
- 2 g Fiber
- 8 g Net Carbs
Tips
Tamari is similar to soy sauce but slightly less salty, and wheat or gluten free.