Spicy and Tangy Tom Yum Soup
A spicy and tangy Thai soup with shrimp, mushrooms, and fresh herbs, perfect for an indulgent Friday night.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 stalk lemongrass cut into 2-inch pieces and smashed
- 3 kaffir lime leaves torn into pieces
- 2 inch galangal sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced
- 8 large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1-2 tablespoons chili paste Thai, Nam Prik Pao
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- Fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)
- Fresh Thai basil optional
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, and garlic. Simmer for about 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.4 cups chicken broth, 1 stalk lemongrass, 3 kaffir lime leaves, 2 inch galangal, 2 cloves garlic
- Add the mushrooms and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.1 cup mushrooms
- Add the shrimp, fish sauce, lime juice, Thai chili paste, and cherry tomatoes. Simmer for another 3-4 minutes until the shrimp are cooked through and pink.8 large shrimp, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1-2 tablespoons chili paste, 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with more lime juice or fish sauce if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and Thai basil if desired.Fresh cilantro, Fresh Thai basil
Notes
Adjust the spice level to your preference by adding more or less chili paste.
For a vegetarian version, replace shrimp with tofu and use vegetable broth.
For a vegetarian version, replace shrimp with tofu and use vegetable broth.
Nutrition
Calories: 137kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 18gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 3738mgPotassium: 594mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 373IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 2mg
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