Tom Yum Soup
Experience the vibrant taste of Tom Yum Soup, a delightful Thai dish that warms the heart and tantalizes the taste buds. This aromatic soup features a perfect balance of spicy, sour, and savory flavors with fresh shrimp, fragrant herbs, and zesty lime. Ideal for cozy gatherings or a comforting weeknight dinner, this recipe will impress your loved ones and leave them craving more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz mushrooms (oyster or straw)
- 2 stalks fresh lemongrass, bruised
- 3 Thai Bird’s Eye chilies, sliced (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3 tbsp fish sauce (high-quality)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare aromatics by chopping lemongrass into pieces and bruising them gently with a knife.
- Sauté garlic and chilies in a pot with oil over medium heat until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chicken broth and bruised lemongrass; bring to a gentle boil.
- Add shrimp and mushrooms; cook until shrimp turns pink and opaque (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in fish sauce and lime juice; adjust seasoning to taste.
- Before serving, add fresh cilantro for an extra burst of flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for variations. Experiment with additional vegetables like bok choy or spinach. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently.