Hot and Sour Salmon Soup

Warm up with a bowl of fragrant, flavorful Hot and Sour Salmon Soup, a Thai-inspired dish that marries tangy, spicy, and savory notes in every spoonful. This quick and comforting recipe features tender salmon fillets simmered in a vibrant broth infused with lemongrass, ginger, and red chili. Fresh mushrooms and cherry tomatoes add heartiness, while a balanced blend of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and fish sauce brings umami depth. Finished with a squeeze of lime and a sprinkle of fresh coriander, this 35-minute soup delivers restaurant-quality flavor right from your kitchen. Perfect for a light lunch or a soothing dinner, this hot and sour soup is as nourishing as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams salmon fillet
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 2 lemongrass stalks
• 2 tablespoons ginger
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 red chili
• 100 grams mushrooms (shiitake or button)
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 2 spring onions
• 3 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves
• 10 cherry tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the salmon fillet by cutting it into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.

Step 2

Bruise the lemongrass stalks by gently pounding them with the back of a knife and then cut them into 2-inch pieces.

Step 3

Peel and slice the ginger and garlic thinly. Slice the red chili and set aside.

Step 4

Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, lemongrass, and red chili. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable stock and bring it to a gentle boil.

Step 6

Lower the heat and stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, fish sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar. Let it simmer for 5 minutes to blend the flavors.

Step 7

Add the mushrooms and cherry tomatoes. Simmer for another 3 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.

Step 8

Gently add the salmon pieces to the soup. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add extra lime juice, soy sauce, or chili for more heat or tanginess.

Step 10

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped spring onions and fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3534.2 grams (3534.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2184

Total Fat 100.80g	129%
Saturated Fat 21.50g	108%
Polyunsaturated Fat 23.80g
Cholesterol 276mg	92%
Sodium 7798mg	339%
Total Carbohydrate 192.70g	70%
Dietary Fiber 38.90g	139%
Total Sugars 67.50g
Protein 147.60g	295%

Vitamin D 2192IU	10960%
Calcium 654mg	50%
Iron 27mg	152%
Potassium 9439mg	201%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.0%

Protein: 26.0%

Carbs: 34.0%