Low Carb Tom Kha Gai

You may never have heard of it before, but you’ll come to love tom kha gai. This is a Keto friendly Thai food recipe for soup made with chicken breast. The chicken is simmered for up to an hour in a sweet-and-sour-style broth. The broth is just a little hot from some red chilis and balanced with citric lime juice and sweet coconut cream. Only mushrooms are added to the pot, so there’s room for you to add additional low-carb vegetables if you like. Get a little creative with your soup and don’t knock it until you try it!

What is tom kha gai?

Tom kha gai is traditionally a Thai soup made with coconut milk. It’s mainly sweet and sour with just a little bit of heat behind it. You don’t typically want to overfill this soup with ingredients, but you can add a mix of vegetables. In this case, the soup is made with sliced mushrooms and red chili peppers. If you don’t like spicy food, feel free to omit the chili peppers.

What to serve with the soup

In many Asian cuisines, soups and curries are served with a variety of ingredients on the side to choose from. For a Keto Thai soup, serve it with cooked cauliflower rice and cilantro. You can include other Keto vegetables like bok choy or dark, leafy greens.

Can I meal prep this recipe?

If you want to meal prep the soup, make sure the soup has cooled on your stove before it’s added to any storage containers. Keep the soup stored in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 5 days. Heat and pour the soup in a thermos or pour it cold into a microwavable container.