An aromatic Thai soup made with lemongrass, kaffir lime and shrimp — low in calories but high in protein.
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Ecem Akkaba · Dietitian
Dietitian, graduate of İstanbul Medipol University. She develops the recipes and nutrition values on FitZen.
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Fit Tom Yum – Thai Hot-and-Sour Shrimp Soup contains 190 calories per serving: 28 g protein, 9 g carbohydrate and 4 g fat. It takes 30 minutes in total and makes 2 servings.
Tom Yum is Thailand's most beloved hot-and-sour soup. Thanks to the protein from the shrimp, it is both satisfying and light.
Bring the water or stock to a boil and add the lemongrass, galangal and kaffir lime leaves.
Simmer for 5 minutes so the aromatics infuse the broth.
Stir in the mushrooms and chili paste and cook for 3 minutes.
Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 3 minutes.
Season with fish sauce and add the crushed chilies.
Turn off the heat and stir in the fresh lime juice.
Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
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