Canh Bầu Nấu Tôm

Canh Bầu Nấu Tôm is a light and refreshing Vietnamese soup made with soft, tender gourd and succulent shrimp. This nourishing dish is perfect for a quick meal and showcases the delicate flavors of its fresh ingredients.

Ingredients

• Bitter melon (Bầu) - 200 grams, sliced
• Shrimp - 150 grams, peeled and deveined
• Vegetable broth - 500 ml
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 small, sliced
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Green onion - 1 tablespoon, chopped (for garnish)
• Cilantro - 1 tablespoon, chopped (for garnish)

Steps

1. In a pot, heat a little oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic and sliced onion until fragrant.
2. Add the shrimp to the pot and cook until they turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil.
4. Add the sliced bitter melon and reduce the heat to a simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the gourd is tender.
5. Season the soup with fish sauce, salt, and black pepper to taste.
6. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onion and cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Low in calories, making it a great option for weight management.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamin C and potassium from the gourd.
• High in protein due to the shrimp, supporting muscle health.

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