Description
This Thai Coconut Lemongrass Soup is a soothing, keto-friendly recipe crafted to complement your Zepbound lifestyle. Rich in flavor and healthy fats, it features turmeric, ginger, and lemongrass for anti-inflammatory support. Light yet filling, it’s perfect for low-carb days when you want comfort without compromising ketosis.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised and chopped
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste (low-sugar)
- 2 cups chicken bone broth
- 1 ½ cups full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
- 1 cup zucchini ribbons
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- Juice of ½ lime
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro or Thai basil, to serve
- Optional protein: poached chicken or shrimp
Instructions
- In a medium pot, heat avocado oil over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic, and lemongrass. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in turmeric and red curry paste. Let bloom for 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cover and let steep for 10 minutes.
- Strain out solids if desired. Add coconut milk, mushrooms, zucchini, and fish sauce. Simmer gently for another 8 minutes.
- Stir in lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve hot, topped with fresh herbs and your protein of choice.
Notes
To boost protein, add poached chicken or shrimp.
For extra fat, swirl in a teaspoon of MCT oil just before serving.
Strain lemongrass for a smoother broth if preferred
Pair with cucumber slices and keto ranch dip for a crunchy side.
- Make it vegan by swapping bone broth with vegetable broth and omitting fish sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg