Tom Yum Soup

Tom Yum Soup

A vibrant Thai hot and sour soup bursting with aromatic lemongrass, lime, and spicy chilies.

⏱ 25 minServes 4Thai

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 stalks lemongrass, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 4 slices fresh ginger
  • 3 red Thai chilies, crushed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 oz shrimp or chicken, diced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

  1. 1Bring broth to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. 2Add lemongrass, ginger, chilies, and garlic; simmer for 5 minutes to infuse flavors.
  3. 3Add shrimp or chicken and mushrooms, cooking until protein is done, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. 4Stir in fish sauce and sugar, adjusting to taste.
  5. 5Remove from heat and add lime juice.
  6. 6Strain out lemongrass and ginger pieces if desired, or leave for authenticity.
  7. 7Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

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