Thai Tom Yum Soup
Spicy and sour Thai soup with fragrant herbs and shrimp
Ingredients
Instructions
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Prepare the broth baseIn a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal or ginger, and half of the chilies. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.
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Add vegetablesAdd the mushrooms, red onion, and tomatoes to the broth. Simmer for about 3 minutes until the mushrooms start to soften but vegetables still maintain their shape.
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Season the soupStir in the fish sauce, Thai chili paste, and palm sugar. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. The soup should have a balance of spicy, sour, and slightly sweet flavors.
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Cook the shrimpAdd the shrimp to the soup and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and are just cooked through. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp as they will become tough.
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Add the finishing touchesTurn off the heat and stir in the lime juice and remaining chili slices. The lime juice should be added at the end to preserve its fresh flavor.
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Serve the soupLadle the soup into bowls, making sure each serving has a good amount of shrimp and vegetables. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves. Traditional serving includes leaving the aromatic herbs in the soup, though they are not typically eaten.
Nutritional Information
210
Calories
per serving
24
Protein
g per serving
15
Carbohydrates
g per serving
8
Total Fat
g per serving
1.5
Saturated Fat
g per serving
2
Fiber
g per serving
6
Sugar
g per serving
1450
Sodium
mg per serving
25
Vitamin C
% DV per serving
15
Iron
% DV per serving
Thai Tom Yum Soup is Also Known As
Tom Yum Goong, ต้มยำกุ้ง, Tom Yam Kung, Hot and Sour Thai Soup or Tom Yum Shrimp Soup
