Luffa and Shrimp Soup
Luffa and Shrimp Soup is a light, refreshing, and savory Chinese soup, particularly popular in Cantonese cuisine. It features tender, silky luffa gourd slices and plump shrimp cooked in a clear, savory broth, often enhanced with ginger and a hint of sesame oil.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This soup is relatively low in calories and fat, with a good source of lean protein from the shrimp. It provides key nutrients like potassium, vitamin C, and selenium, with a typical serving containing roughly 120-150 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 135 kcal |
| Protein | 16 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 4 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Selenium | 22 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg |
| Magnesium | 35 mg |
| Zinc | 1.8 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.5 mg |
Per 1.5 cups (360 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Luffa is a summer gourd prized in Chinese cooking for its cooling properties according to traditional medicine, and its ability to absorb the flavors of the broth. The combination creates a textural contrast between the soft, almost melting luffa and the firm, bouncy shrimp.
