Tom Yum Soup

Dive into a bowl of authentic Thai comfort with this vibrant Tom Yum Soup recipe! Bursting with bold, tangy flavors, this beloved Thai classic harmoniously blends aromatic herbs like lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves with the zesty heat of Thai bird’s eye chilies. Succulent shrimp and tender straw mushrooms complement the spicy, sour, and savory broth, enhanced with Tom Yum paste, fish sauce, and a squeeze of lime juice. Ready in just 45 minutes, this soup is perfect for weeknight dinners or when you're craving something exotic yet comforting. Garnished with fresh cilantro and green onions, and optionally paired with steamed jasmine rice, this quick and easy recipe brings the flavors of Thailand straight to your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 2 pieces lemongrass stalks
• 2 inches galangal (sliced)
• 4 leaves kaffir lime leaves
• 4 pieces Thai bird's eye chilies
• 3 pieces shallots
• 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 1 cup straw mushrooms (halved)
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Tom Yum paste
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
• 3 pieces green onions

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the lemongrass. Cut off the tough ends and bruise the stalks to release their flavor, then slice them into 2-inch pieces.

Step 2

In a large pot, bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Add the sliced lemongrass, galangal slices, torn kaffir lime leaves, and whole Thai bird's eye chilies to the boiling water. Let them boil for about 5 minutes to infuse the water with their flavors.

Step 4

Add the sliced shallots to the pot, continuing to boil for another 5 minutes.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to a simmer and add the peeled and deveined shrimp along with the halved straw mushrooms. Cook for about 3-5 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and the mushrooms are softened.

Step 6

Stir in the fish sauce, lime juice, and Tom Yum paste. Adjust these ingredients to taste as desired.

Step 7

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro and sliced green onions.

Step 8

Serve immediately while hot, accompanied by steamed jasmine rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1835.6 grams (1835.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	548

Total Fat 6.90g	9%
Saturated Fat 1.50g	8%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 664mg	221%
Sodium 7881mg	343%
Total Carbohydrate 35.30g	13%
Dietary Fiber 5.90g	21%
Total Sugars 18.40g
Protein 99.70g	199%

Vitamin D 16IU	80%
Calcium 260mg	20%
Iron 6mg	31%
Potassium 2584mg	55%

*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: 10.3%

Protein: 66.2%

Carbs: 23.5%