Ingredients Summary:
- Shrimp or chicken: 200g (peeled and deveined for shrimp, or thinly sliced for chicken)
- Chicken or vegetable broth: 4 cups
- Lemongrass: 2 stalks, cut into 2-inch pieces and smashed
- Galangal: 3-4 slices (or ginger if unavailable)
- Kaffir lime leaves: 3-4, torn
- Mushrooms: 1 cup, sliced (straw or button mushrooms)
- Thai chilies: 2-3, smashed (adjust to spice preference)
- Fish sauce: 3 tablespoons
- Lime juice: 3 tablespoons
- Tomatoes: 2, quartered
- Cilantro: Fresh, chopped for garnish
- Thai chili paste (optional): 1 tablespoon
Instructions Overview:
- Prepare the Broth: In a pot, bring the broth to a boil. Add lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves. Let simmer for 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Add Protein and Vegetables: Add mushrooms, tomatoes, and shrimp (or chicken). Simmer for another 5-10 minutes until the shrimp is cooked or the chicken is tender.
- Finish the Soup: Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, and Thai chili paste. Adjust seasoning as needed, balancing between sour, salty, and spicy flavors.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.
For detailed instructions, visit Just One Cookbook – Tom Yum Soup.
Tom Yum Soup, one of Thailand’s most famous dishes, is a hot and sour soup packed with bold flavors. This Tom Yum Soup recipe features a fragrant broth made with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and galangal, giving it its signature tangy and citrusy flavor. The soup is traditionally made with shrimp (Tom Yum Goong), but it can also be prepared with chicken or a mix of seafood. The combination of fish sauce, Thai chilies, and lime juice adds a balance of heat and sourness that makes this soup irresistible. Serve it as a starter or as a comforting meal with rice. Perfect for lovers of spicy Thai soup!