Lemongrass Chicken Soup, Cambodian-Inspired
Lemongrass Chicken Soup, Cambodian-Inspired balances a clear, citrusy broth with fragrant herbs and gentle heat. Bright notes of lemon and lime mingle with ginger, garlic, and fish sauce, while tender chicken and crisp vegetables add texture. Serve it as a light dinner or a soothing, aromatic bowl on cool evenings or when you crave something fresh and comforting.
- Prep55 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemongrass Chicken Soup, Cambodian-Inspired, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 33 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 52
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 63
- Performance
- 60
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, lime juice, lime zest, peppercorns, soy sauce, ginger, fish sauce, and chile pepper in a large pot.
- 2
Remove the tough outer stalks from the lemongrass. Halve the inner stalks and cut them into 3-inch pieces. Place them in a resealable plastic bag and pound with a hammer until bruised.
- 3
Fill the bag with water and pour it into the pot. Bring the soup to a boil; reduce the heat and simmer until the flavors combine, about 20 minutes. Strain with a small mesh strainer, discarding the solids. Pour the strained liquid back into the pot.
- 4
Stir the chicken, green onions, carrot, cabbage, mung bean sprouts, Chinese mushrooms, cilantro, Thai basil, and mint into the soup. Simmer over medium heat until the carrot is tender, about 10 minutes.
- 5
Spoon 1 teaspoon garlic chile paste into the bottom of each serving bowl and ladle the soup on top.
- Calories 304.47 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 23.35 g Good Source 47%
- Carbohydrate 43.2 g 16%
- Total Fat 4.12 g Moderate 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.88 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 53.79 mg Moderate 18%
- Sodium 1284.5 mg High 56%
- Dietary Fiber 7.76 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 9.45 g --
- Added Sugars 4.18 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 128.31 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 4.25 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 935.95 mg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin A 115.35 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 48.19 mg Good Source 54%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Lemongrass Chicken Soup, Cambodian Inspired is made with 21 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bean Sprouts, Black Pepper, Carrot, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 304.47 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemongrass Chicken Soup, Cambodian-Inspired made of?
- The main ingredients are Bean Sprouts, Black Pepper, Carrot, Chicken Broth, Dried Chile Peppers. The full list of 21 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lemongrass Chicken Soup, Cambodian-Inspired?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 55 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 304.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemongrass Chicken Soup, Cambodian-Inspired easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 21 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Lemongrass Chicken Soup, Cambodian-Inspired healthy?
- Lemongrass Chicken Soup, Cambodian-Inspired has an easyChef Pro health score of 58/100. Per serving, it provides 304.47 calories and 23.35 g of protein, or 47% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1284.5 mg (56% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.18 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Soy, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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