Coconut Chicken Soup
This Coconut Chicken Soup contains 2g protein and 101 calories per serving—primarily a broth-based starter, not a standalone protein meal. Yields 8 servings from quick stovetop work, making batch prep efficient for portion control. Use as a pre-meal or side to complement your main protein without derailing calorie targets.
Ingredients
- •Lemongrass, Fresh(20g)
- •Ginger, Fresh Root
- •Lime
- •Red pepper flakes(1g)
- •Coconut Milk, Full-Fat, Canned(383g)
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(720g)
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Fish sauce(15g)
- •Cilantro, Fresh
Instructions
- 1Peel and slice the ginger into medallions. Remove any dry or black layers of the lemongrass and cut into 1 inch sections. Wash the lime well to remove any waxes or residues and remove the peel with a vegetable peeler. Try to get as little of the white pith as possible on the lime peel.
- 2Place the ginger, lemongrass, lime peel, both cans of coconut milk, and chicken broth in a pot. Place over medium heat and stir to combine the ingredients and dissolve the coconut milk solids. Bring the liquid to a simmer.
- 3While the soup is coming up to a liquid, thinly slice the chicken. Once the broth reaches a simmer, add the chicken, allow it to come back up to a simmer and let it cook for about ten minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- 4Once the chicken is fully cooked, turn off the burner. Add the juice from the lime and the fish sauce. Serve hot with a few sprigs of fresh cilantro. Serve over hot jasmine rice if desired.
Nutrition — Per Serving
101
calories
2g
protein
10g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 2g
- Saturated fat
- 9.1g
- Sodium
- 275 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.0g
8 servings per batch · ~142g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Coconut Chicken Soup have per serving?
Each serving delivers only 2g of protein and 101 calories, so this recipe is broth-forward rather than protein-dense. With 10g fat and 2g carbs, it's extremely light on macros overall.
How long does Coconut Chicken Soup take to prep?
This is a quick prep stovetop recipe that yields 8 servings per batch, making it an efficient bulk-prep option if you're looking for a low-calorie, high-volume side soup. The yield is ideal for spreading across multiple meals without much active time investment.
Is Coconut Chicken Soup good for fat loss?
At just 101 calories and 2g protein per serving, this recipe is too low in protein to function as a standalone meal for fat loss. Use it as a high-volume starter or side to a protein-centered main course.
