Tom Yum Goong (Clear Spicy Shrimp Soup)
Thailand's most famous soup. Incredibly low in calories, high in protein from shrimp, and packed with immune-boosting Thai herbs.
🔥150 Calories
💪28g Protein
⏱️30 min
👨🍳Medium
Ingredients
- 1200 g Fresh shrimp
- 23 slices Galangal, sliced
- 32 stalks Lemongrass, bruised
- 45 leaves Kaffir lime leaves, torn
- 5100 g Straw mushrooms
- 65-10 pieces Thai bird chilies
- 72 tbsp Fish sauce
- 83 tbsp Lime juice
- 91 tbsp Roasted chili paste
- 10500 ml Stock
Instructions
- 1
Boil stock with galangal, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves
- 2
Add mushrooms and cook until done
- 3
Add shrimp and cook until just done (2-3 minutes)
- 4
Remove from heat, add fish sauce, lime juice, and chili paste
- 5
Add crushed chilies and stir
- 6
Serve garnished with cilantro
💡Tips
- •Turn off heat before adding lime juice to preserve sourness
- •Skip chili paste for even lower calories
- •Add vegetables like tomatoes or onions as desired
- •Use MSG-free chicken stock to reduce sodium
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in Tom Yum Goong?
Clear Tom Yum Goong has only 75-80 calories per bowl with 14g protein - perfect for weight loss. Creamy version has 270-370 calories due to coconut milk.
Is clear or creamy Tom Yum better?
For weight loss, clear Tom Yum is much better at only 77 calories per bowl. Creamy version has 270-370 calories due to coconut milk.