Tom Yum Soup
Spicy and sour Thai soup with shrimp and aromatic herbs
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, and galangal or ginger. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.
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Season the soupAdd the fish sauce, lime juice, and Thai chili paste to the broth. Stir well to combine and taste. Adjust seasoning if needed for the perfect balance of sour, salty, and spicy flavors.
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Add vegetables and mushroomsAdd the sliced mushrooms and tomato wedges to the broth. Simmer for about 2-3 minutes until the mushrooms start to soften but still maintain their texture.
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Cook the shrimpAdd the peeled and deveined shrimp to the soup. Cook just until they turn pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to overcook them or they will become tough.
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Finish with fresh herbsTurn off the heat and add the sliced Thai chilies, green onions, and cilantro. The residual heat will release their aromatic flavors without overcooking them.
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Serve hotLadle the soup into individual serving bowls, ensuring each bowl gets a good portion of shrimp and vegetables. The lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves are not meant to be eaten but can be left in for presentation.
Nutritional Information
210
Calories
per serving
25
Protein
g per serving
12
Carbohydrates
g per serving
8
Total Fat
g per serving
1.5
Saturated Fat
g per serving
2
Fiber
g per serving
4
Sugar
g per serving
1250
Sodium
mg per serving
15
Vitamin C
% DV per serving
10
Iron
% DV per serving
Tom Yum Soup is Also Known As
Tom Yam Goong, Tom Yum Kung, Hot and Sour Soup or ต้มยำกุ้ง
