Tom Yum Goong (Thai Shrimp Soup)
Hot-and-sour Thai soup with shrimp, lemongrass, and lime leaves. 160 calories, 18g protein, fragrant and light.
Tom Yum Goong (Thai Shrimp Soup) has 160 calories per serving, with 18g protein, 9g carbs, 5g fat, and 1g fiber. Prep 10 min, cook 15 min.
Nutrition per serving
2 serving(s)
160
Calories
18g
Protein
36% DV
9g
Carbs
3% DV
5g
Fat
6% DV
* %DV based on a 2000 calorie diet
📊 160 calories per serving.
🔥 11.3g protein per 100 cal.
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredient data and may vary with the brands and portions you use. How we calculate nutrition.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Servings
2
Est. Cost
$5.50
Tom Yum Goong (Thai Shrimp Soup)
A fragrant, hot-and-sour Thai soup loaded with shrimp and aromatics—just 160 calories and 18g protein per serving for a satisfying, light bowl.
Ingredients
- 6 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lemongrass stalk, bruised and cut into pieces
- 0.5 oz galangal, sliced
- 3 kaffir lime leaves, torn
- 1 cup straw mushrooms, halved
- 1 Thai chili, smashed
- 1.5 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a pot.
- Add lemongrass, galangal, lime leaves, and chili; simmer 5 minutes.
- Add mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes until tender.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in fish sauce and lime juice.
- Taste and adjust with more fish sauce or lime as desired.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 160 kcal |
| Protein | 18g |
| Carbs | 9g |
| Fat | 5g |
| Fiber | 1g |
Tips
- Bruise the lemongrass and lime leaves so they release flavor without being eaten.
- Add lime juice off the heat to preserve its bright aroma.
- Substitute ginger for galangal if unavailable, though the flavor differs slightly.
Dietary tags
What do these tags mean?
- High protein
- ≥ 25g protein per serving.
- High fiber
- ≥ 8g fiber per serving.
- Meal prep
- Stores 3+ days in the fridge or is freezer-friendly with reheat instructions.
- Low calorie
- Under 300 calories per serving.
- No cook
- No heat source required — assemble and eat.
Definitions are consistent across the site. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard U.S. database values; actual results vary by brand and portion.
🧊 Storage & Reheat
Fridge
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freezer
Freezer-friendly — store up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat
Microwave 700W for 60–90 seconds, or until steaming hot throughout. Add a splash of broth or water to prevent drying.
Equipment
skillet
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