Print

Tom Yum Soup

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Tom Yum Soup is a bold and aromatic Thai soup known for its hot and sour flavors, featuring shrimp, mushrooms, lemongrass, and chili in a fragrant broth with lime and herbs.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 stalk lemongrass, trimmed and smashed
  • 3 kaffir lime leaves, torn
  • 3 slices galangal (or ginger)
  • 3 Thai chilies, smashed (adjust to heat preference)
  • 200g (about 7 oz) shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup mushrooms, halved (straw mushrooms or button mushrooms)
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice (more to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • Optional: cherry tomatoes, green onions, Thai basil

Instructions

  1. In a medium pot, bring the broth to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, and Thai chilies. Simmer for 5–10 minutes to infuse the flavors.
  3. Add mushrooms and cook for 3–5 minutes until tender.
  4. Add shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 2–3 minutes.
  5. Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Remove from heat and discard the lemongrass and lime leaves if desired.
  7. Ladle into bowls, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve hot.

Notes

  • For a creamy version, add 1/4 cup evaporated milk or coconut milk.
  • Use tofu or mixed vegetables for a vegetarian adaptation (omit fish sauce or replace with soy sauce).
  • Galangal and kaffir lime leaves are essential for authentic flavor but can be substituted with ginger and lime zest if unavailable.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://ukfinda.com/tom-yum-soup/