Tom Yum Soup is a spicy and sour soup popular in Thai cuisine. Made with a flavorful broth, fresh herbs, and aromatic spices, this soup is a perfect choice for a light and refreshing first course.
Ingredients
Broth
- Chicken or Vegetable Stock — 1 liter
- Lemongrass, bruised — 2 stalks
- Galangal, sliced — 2 inches (5 cm)
- Kaffir Lime Leaves — 4 leaves
- Thai Bird's Eye Chilies, sliced — 2 chilies
- Shrimp Paste — 1 tbsp
Soup
- Shrimp, peeled and deveined — 1/2 pound (225 gr)
- Mushrooms, sliced — 150 gr
- Tomatoes, quartered — 2 pc
- Onion, thinly sliced — 1 medium
- Cilantro, chopped — 1/4 cup (15 gr)
- Fish Sauce — 2 tbsp
- Lime Juice — 2 tbsp
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Step 1
Step 1
In a large pot, bring the chicken or vegetable stock to a boil.
Add lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, Thai bird's eye chilies, and shrimp paste to the pot. Simmer for about 10 minutes to infuse the flavors into the broth.
Step 2
Step 2
Add the shrimp, mushrooms, tomatoes, and onion to the pot. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the shrimp turns pink and the vegetables are tender.
Step 3
Step 3
Garnish the soup with chopped cilantro before serving.
Step 4
Step 4
Serve hot and enjoy the delightful flavors of this spicy and sour Tom Yum Soup.
