Tom Yum

Tom Yum is a fragrant and spicy Thai soup that offers a delightful start to your day with its bold flavors and low-carb ingredients. This breakfast dish features a mix of shrimp and vegetables, making it both satisfying and nutritious.

Ingredients

• Shrimp - 200 grams, peeled and deveined
• Chicken or vegetable broth - 500 ml
• Lemongrass - 1 stalk, chopped
• Galangal - 2 slices (or ginger as a substitute)
• Kaffir lime leaves - 3, torn
• Thai bird's eye chilies - 2, crushed (adjust for spice level)
• Mushrooms (shiitake or oyster) - 100 grams, sliced
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Cilantro - a handful, chopped
• Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - to taste
• Zucchini - 1 medium, spiralized or sliced

Steps

1. In a pot, bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a boil.
2. Add the chopped lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and crushed bird's eye chilies to the pot. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
3. Add the sliced mushrooms and cherry tomatoes to the broth. Cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
4. Stir in the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.
5. Add the spiralized zucchini, fish sauce, and lime juice. Season with salt to taste. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the zucchini is slightly tender.
6. Remove from heat, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 1200 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 4 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from shrimp, promoting muscle growth and repair.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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