Is Tom Kha Gai — Coconut Chicken Soup safe for CKD patients?

This Thai recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 920mg sodium, 480mg potassium, and 240mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Tom Kha Gai — Coconut Chicken Soup more kidney-friendly?

See the CKD Tip section on this page for the specific adaptation we recommend. General principles: halve any fish sauce / soy sauce / bouillon; soak peeled vegetables in water to reduce potassium; choose lean meats; serve smaller portions of broth.

Where do these nutrition numbers come from?

Per-serving values are calculated by summing typical ingredient amounts × USDA FoodData Central values, then dividing by the recipe yield. Daily CKD limits referenced follow KDOQI 2020 clinical guidelines. Individual targets vary — always confirm with your renal dietitian.

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Tom Kha Gai — Coconut Chicken Soup

Creamy coconut milk soup with chicken, galangal, lemongrass, and lime.

Prep time 30 min

Servings 4

Calories 320 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

320

Calories

240mg

Phosphorus

240 / 800mg

920mg

Sodium

920 / 2000mg

480mg

Potassium

480 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Lower-Na Thai soup option. Halve fish sauce. Use chicken breast.

Ingredients

300g chicken
Coconut milk 400ml
Galangal, lemongrass, lime leaves
Mushrooms
Fish sauce, lime juice

Central Thai Chicken Coconut Galangal Soup Tom Kha

Cooking Steps

1
Simmer aromatics in thin coconut milk 5 min.
2
Add chicken, simmer 8 min.
3
Add thick coconut milk + fish sauce.
4
Finish with lime.

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