Thai Tofu Clear Soup (Kaeng Jued)
Simple, delicious soup packed with protein from tofu and lean pork. Easy to digest - perfect for a light dinner when watching your weight.
🔥250 Calories
💪28g Protein
⏱️35 min
👨🍳Easy
Ingredients
- 1150 g Egg tofu, cubed
- 2100 g Lean ground pork
- 3100 g Napa cabbage
- 42 stalks Green onion, cut into pieces
- 53 cloves Garlic, minced
- 62 pieces Cilantro root
- 7500 ml Chicken broth
- 81 tbsp Light soy sauce
- 91/2 tsp White pepper
Instructions
- 1
Pound garlic and cilantro root together until crushed
- 2
Bring chicken broth to a boil, add the garlic-cilantro paste
- 3
Add ground pork, stir to break apart, skim any foam
- 4
Add tofu and cabbage, cook until vegetables are tender
- 5
Season with soy sauce, sprinkle with white pepper
- 6
Add green onion, remove from heat
💡Tips
- •Use lean ground pork to reduce fat content
- •Add more vegetables like pumpkin or carrots as desired
- •Use MSG-free chicken broth to reduce sodium
- •Substitute with ground chicken breast for higher protein
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in Tofu Clear Soup?
One bowl of this tofu soup has about 125-150 calories (this recipe makes 2 servings) with approximately 14g protein per bowl - great for dinner.
Is clear soup good for weight loss?
Excellent choice! Clear soup is high in water content, helping you feel full faster. It's low in calories, easy to digest, and perfect for dinner.