Is Tom Yum Goong — Spicy Shrimp Soup safe for CKD patients?

This Thai recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1480mg sodium, 620mg potassium, and 280mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Tom Yum Goong — Spicy Shrimp 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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🇹🇭 Thailand · Thai

Tom Yum Goong — Spicy Shrimp Soup

Thailand's iconic hot-and-sour shrimp soup with lemongrass, kaffir lime, galangal, and chili.

Prep time 30 min

Servings 4

Calories 180 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

180

Calories

280mg

Phosphorus

280 / 800mg

1480mg

Sodium

1480 / 2000mg

620mg

Potassium

620 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Broth is Na bomb (fish sauce + chili paste). Skip the paste, eat just shrimp + mushroom.

Ingredients

12 shrimp
Lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal
Chili paste (nam prik pao)
Fish sauce 2 tbsp (reduce)
Lime, mushrooms
Cilantro

Central Thai Iconic Shrimp Soup Sour Spicy Tom Yum

Cooking Steps

1
Boil aromatics in 1L water 5 min.
2
Add mushrooms + paste.
3
Add shrimp, simmer 3 min.
4
Season with fish sauce + lime.

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