Thai Tom Yum Soup

Dive into the bold and vibrant flavors of Thai Tom Yum Soup, a classic dish that captures the essence of Thai cuisine in every spoonful. This aromatic soup features a tantalizing blend of lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, and Thai bird’s eye chilies, simmered to perfection in a savory broth. Tender shrimp and earthy mushrooms add a satisfying heartiness, while fresh lime juice and Thai chili paste provide a balanced kick of tanginess and heat. Enhanced with fish sauce and a touch of sugar, this soup is a harmony of salty, sour, spicy, and sweet flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, Thai Tom Yum Soup is perfect served hot on its own or alongside steamed jasmine rice for a comforting, flavor-packed meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups vegetable stock or water
• 2 lemongrass stalks
• 6 kaffir lime leaves
• 1 inch galangal
• 4 Thai bird’s eye chilies
• 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup white mushrooms, sliced
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 3 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 tomatoes, quartered
• 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Thai chili paste (Nam Prik Pao)
• 1 teaspoon sugar

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized pot, bring the vegetable stock or water to a boil over medium heat.

Step 2

Prepare the aromatics: Bruise the lemongrass stalks using the back of a knife and cut them into 2-inch pieces. Tear the kaffir lime leaves in half to release their aroma. Slice the galangal into thin coins.

Step 3

Add the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, and Thai bird’s eye chilies (lightly smashed) to the boiling stock. Let simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the broth with the aromatics.

Step 4

Add the shrimp, sliced mushrooms, and quartered tomatoes to the pot. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and are fully cooked.

Step 5

Stir in the fish sauce, lime juice, Thai chili paste, and sugar. Allow the flavors to meld for another 2 minutes.

Step 6

Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with more fish sauce (for saltiness), lime juice (for acidity), or chili paste (for heat).

Step 7

Turn off the heat and garnish with chopped cilantro leaves before serving.

Step 8

Serve hot as a standalone dish or with steamed jasmine rice on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1972 grams (1972.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	791

Total Fat 5.30g	7%
Saturated Fat 1.20g	6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 857mg	286%
Sodium 8046mg	350%
Total Carbohydrate 74.20g	27%
Dietary Fiber 7.00g	25%
Total Sugars 23.10g
Protein 122.20g	244%

Vitamin D 8IU	40%
Calcium 527mg	41%
Iron 16mg	89%
Potassium 4018mg	85%

*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: 5.7%

Protein: 58.7%

Carbs: 35.6%