Thai Coconut Chicken Soup

Chef #1365024's Note:

This low calorie, knock-your-socks-off supper is sure to impress with its global flavors. For this easy yet exotic Thai Coconut Chicken Soup, all you need is a saucepan and a reasonably well-stocked pantry. This dish is brimming with phytonutrient-rich tofu, a can of creamy coconut milk, fragrant lime, and a little hot spot of chili paste.

• Total Time: 13 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 (19 ounce) cans ready-to-serve chicken noodle soup
• 16 ounces calcium-fortified tofu , firm, 1/2-inch dice
• 1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk
• 1 lime, juice and zest of
• 1 teaspoon thai chili paste with garlic

Directions:

1. Combine soup, tofu and coconut milk in a large saucepan; cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring often, about 7 minutes.
2. Stir in the lime zest, lime juice, and chili paste.
3. Serving Suggestions: Garnish with sliced scallion (green onion) or chopped cilantro, if desired.
4. Total cost: $7.20.
5. Nutritional Information Per Serving:
6. Calories 260; Total fat 13g; Saturated fat 7g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 800mg; Carbohydrate 20g; Fiber 3g; Protein 18g; Vitamin A 25%DV*; Vitamin C 10%DV; Calcium 25%DV; Iron 20%DV.
7. *Daily Value.