Tom Yam Soup

Delight your taste buds with the bold and vibrant flavors of authentic Tom Yam Soup, a quintessential Thai dish that's equal parts comforting and invigorating. Packed with aromatic ingredients like lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and galangal, this soup delivers an irresistible medley of spicy, sour, and tangy notes. Succulent shrimp, earthy oyster mushrooms, and juicy cherry tomatoes add heartiness and texture, making it perfect as a standalone dish or appetizer. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy-to-follow recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or impressing guests with its rich yet refreshing layers of flavor. Garnished with fresh cilantro and seasoned with fish sauce and lime juice, every spoonful is a zesty burst of traditional Thai cuisine. Make this restaurant-quality Tom Yam Soup at home and experience the magic of Southeast Asia in your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Water
• 2 whole Lemongrass stalks
• 4 whole Kaffir lime leaves
• 2 slices Galangal
• 3 whole Thai bird's eye chilies
• 3 whole Shallots
• 250 grams Fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 150 grams Oyster mushrooms
• 8 whole Cherry tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons Fish sauce
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro leaves
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Begin by cleaning and preparing your ingredients. Slice the lemongrass into 2-inch lengths and bruise them using the back of a knife.

Step 2

Tear the kaffir lime leaves in half to release their aroma.

Step 3

Thinly slice the galangal and shallots.

Step 4

Remove the stems from the chilies. For less heat, deseed the chilies.

Step 5

In a large pot, bring the 4 cups of water to a boil.

Step 6

Add the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, chilies, and shallots to the pot. Let them boil for about 5 minutes until fragrant.

Step 7

Lower the heat to medium and add the shrimp and oyster mushrooms to the pot. Allow them to cook for about 3-4 minutes until the shrimp turns pink and opaque.

Step 8

Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the pot along with the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and salt. Stir well.

Step 9

Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if needed, balancing the salty, sour, and spicy flavors to your liking.

Step 10

Remove from heat and serve hot, garnished with cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1914.5 grams (1914.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	603

Total Fat 2.80g	4%
Saturated Fat 0.60g	3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 473mg	158%
Sodium 5332mg	232%
Total Carbohydrate 83.20g	30%
Dietary Fiber 10.50g	38%
Total Sugars 22.90g
Protein 75.10g	150%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 443mg	34%
Iron 16mg	88%
Potassium 3428mg	73%

*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: 3.8%

Protein: 45.6%

Carbs: 50.5%