Chap Chai (Seafood-Vegetable Soup)

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
8%
Chap Chai (Seafood-Vegetable Soup)
45 min.
13
85kcal

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If you're looking for a delightful culinary experience that is both light and packed with flavor, look no further than this Chap Chai, a delectable seafood-vegetable soup that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Southeast Asia. Perfect for a family gathering or a casual dinner with friends, this dish combines an enticing array of textures and tastes—succulent shrimp, tender squid, and delicate clams mingle harmoniously with an assortment of fresh vegetables.

What makes this soup truly special is that it is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, but it's also quick to prepare, taking just 45 minutes to create a wholesome meal that serves up to 13 people. Whether enjoyed as a light lunch or a hearty main course for dinner, each bowl is a comforting embrace, brimming with nutrients and flavors that celebrate the ocean and harvest.

Imagine swirling your spoon through a steaming bowl of fragrant chicken broth, enriched with the umami goodness of fish sauce and accented by the aroma of garlic and fresh green onions. The vibrant colors of the napa cabbage and daikon radish will surely add a delightful visual appeal to your table. Plus, this hearty soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week, perfect for meal prep enthusiasts! Dive into this delicious journey with Chap Chai and let your kitchen come alive with the enticing scents of this Asian-inspired delicacy.

Ingredients

  • 12 small clams in shells scrubbed
  • 0.5 pound daikon radish peeled thinly sliced
  • 1.5 ounces wood ear mushrooms dried
  • ounce fish balls 
  • 0.3 cup fish sauce 
  • large garlic cloves minced
  • cup julienne-cut green onions ()
  • 63 ounce low-salt chicken broth canned
  • cups napa cabbage chinese thinly sliced ()
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.5 pound shrimp deveined peeled
  • 0.5 pound skinned squid cleaned
  • teaspoon vegetable oil 
  • 0.5 cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • slotted spoon
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Combine mushrooms and 2 cups boiling water; cover and let stand 30 minutes or until soft.
  2. Drain mushrooms, and cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips; set aside.
  3. Cut squid into 1/4-inch-thick rings; set aside.
  4. Bring 1/2 cup water to a boil in a large Dutch oven.
  5. Add clams; cover and cook 3 minutes or until shells open. Discard any unopened shells.
  6. Remove clams with a slotted spoon; set aside.
  7. Pour cooking liquid into a bowl; set aside.
  8. Heat oil in pan over medium-high heat.
  9. Add garlic, and saut 2 minutes or until golden.
  10. Add reserved cooking liquid, daikon radish, shrimp, and broth. Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes.
  11. Add fish balls; cook 1 minute.
  12. Add mushrooms, squid, clams, cabbage, and remaining ingredients; cook an additional minute.
  13. Note: This soup is great the day it is made but will keep for up to one week in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat slowly over low heat.

Nutrition Facts

Calories85kcal
Protein58.45%
Fat19.02%
Carbs22.53%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.23
Glycemic Load
0.43
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
9.0743478173795%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.18mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.83mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:85.21kcal
4.26%
Fat:1.89g
2.9%
Saturated Fat:0.5g
3.11%
Carbohydrates:5.03g
1.68%
Net Carbohydrates:4.25g
1.55%
Sugar:1.41g
1.57%
Cholesterol:76.74mg
25.58%
Sodium:436.02mg
18.96%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.05g
26.09%
Copper:0.52mg
26.01%
Vitamin K:24.43µg
23.27%
Selenium:15.34µg
21.92%
Phosphorus:161.46mg
16.15%
Vitamin B3:3.17mg
15.86%
Vitamin C:11.23mg
13.61%
Vitamin B12:0.77µg
12.79%
Potassium:380.42mg
10.87%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.62%
Magnesium:33.5mg
8.37%
Folate:31.93µg
7.98%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.42%
Zinc:0.82mg
5.48%
Calcium:51.27mg
5.13%
Iron:0.9mg
5.03%
Manganese:0.1mg
4.96%
Vitamin D:0.47µg
3.15%
Fiber:0.77g
3.1%
Vitamin A:148.86IU
2.98%
Vitamin E:0.37mg
2.49%
Vitamin B5:0.24mg
2.44%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.08%
Source:My Recipes