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Tom Yum Soup: Discover the Secrets to Flavorful Goodness!

A flavorful and aromatic Thai soup known for its spicy and sour taste, featuring shrimp and a variety of herbs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 stalk lemongrass cut into 2-inch pieces and smashed
  • 3-4 kaffir lime leaves torn into pieces
  • 3-4 slices galangal or ginger if unavailable
  • 1-2 Thai bird's eye chilies smashed (adjust for spice preference)
  • 8 ounces shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced (shiitake or button)
  • 1 medium tomato cut into wedges
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Optional: sliced green onions for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, and bird's eye chilies to the pot. Let it simmer for about 5-7 minutes to infuse the flavors.
  3. Add the sliced onion and mushrooms to the pot, and continue to simmer for another 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir in the shrimp and tomato wedges, cooking until the shrimp turns pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Remove the pot from heat and stir in the fish sauce and lime juice. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and optional green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 20gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute shrimp with tofu and use vegetable broth.
  • Add a handful of spinach or bok choy for extra greens and nutrition.

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