Tom Yum Kung (Thai Seafood Soup)

This recipe for Creamy White Fish Soup with Bok Choy and Lemon offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures. It features tender white fish filets in a creamy and aromatic broth, enriched with coconut milk and bone broth. With the addition of vegetables like carrots, bok choy, and water chestnuts, this soup provides a nutritious and satisfying meal. The touch of lemon adds a refreshing twist, while the drizzle of olive oil and garnish of fresh cilantro elevate the dish to new heights. Whether you’re a seafood lover or seeking a nourishing and flavorful soup, this recipe is sure to please your taste buds.

8 servings

PREPARATION TIME: 55 Minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 cups bone broth
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 lbs white fish filet (no scales or bones)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 large vidalia onion
• 4 garlic cloves
• 3 carrots
• 2 tsp. salt
• 4 baby bok choy
• 2 cans water chestnuts
• 3 lemons
• 1 bunch cilantro
• 2 tbsp. wasabi powder
• 2 tbsp. fish sauce (to taste)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a large stock pot heat 2 tbsp of fat on medium heat.
2. Small dice garlic, ginger, onions and carrots.
3. Once the pot is heated add the diced veggies to the pot with the bay leaf.
4. Cook stirring occasionally until tender, about 8 minutes.
5. In the meantime cut your fish into 1-inch pieces and cut, wash and pull apart your bok choy.
6. Peel a few strips of lemon rind off of your lemons, add them to the pot.
7. Add the fish into the pot and stir well, until all the fish is seared.
8. Add in the salt and the cashew cream, fish sauce and wasabi powder. Mix well.
9. Add in the broth, bring to a boil, let it boil for 10 minutes.
10. Add in the bok choy, water chestnuts. Stir. Bring to a simmer.
11. Juice all your lemons. Set aside.
12. Let the soup simmer for another 10 minutes.
13. Dice your cilantro.
14. Add in the lemon juice. Stir. Taste, adjust salt and needed. If you want it thinner, add in a cup of water.
15. Serve with plenty of fresh cilantro and drizzle remaining olive oil on top.

BENEFITS OF THIS RECIPE:

• HEALTHY FATS: The use of olive oil and coconut milk in the soup provides healthy fats that contribute to satiety and provide essential nutrients. These fats are important for brain function, hormone production, and overall well-being.
• PROTEIN-RICH: The white fish filets used in this recipe are a good source of lean protein. Protein is essential for building and repairing tissues, supporting immune function, and maintaining healthy hair, skin, and nails.
• NOURISHING VEGETABLES: The inclusion of vegetables such as carrots, bok choy, and onions adds vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber to the soup. These nutrients support overall health, digestion, and provide antioxidant properties.
• BONE BROTH GOODNESS: The addition of bone broth to the soup adds collagen, gelatin, and essential minerals. These components support gut health, joint health, and provide a boost to the immune system.
• ANTIOXIDANT-RICH INGREDIENTS: Garlic, ginger, and cilantro used in this recipe contain powerful antioxidants that help protect the body against oxidative stress and support overall health.
• FLAVORFUL BROTH: The combination of aromatic ingredients such as bay leaves, fish sauce, wasabi powder, and lemon rind creates a flavorful broth that enhances the taste of the soup.
• CUSTOMIZABLE: This recipe can be easily customized by using different types of white fish or adding additional vegetables according to personal preference or seasonal availability.