Quickie Tom Yum Soup
Transport your taste buds to the heart of Thailand with this Quickie Tom Yum Soup, a zesty, aromatic dish that’s ready in just 25 minutes! Infused with vibrant flavors from fresh lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and galangal, this easy recipe offers the perfect balance of spicy, sour, and savory notes. Juicy shrimp, tender mushrooms, and tangy tomatoes simmer in a broth enriched with lime juice and fish sauce, creating a restaurant-quality experience in the comfort of your own kitchen. Ideal for busy weeknights or when a craving for authentic Thai cuisine strikes, this quick and easy Tom Yum Soup is served piping hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and green onions for a refreshing finish. A must-try for lovers of bold flavors and wholesome comfort!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 stalks Lemongrass stalks
- 4 leaves Kaffir lime leaves
- 2 inches Galangal (sliced)
- 3 pieces Thai bird's eye chilies
- 2 medium Tomatoes (quartered)
- 1 cup Mushrooms (button or straw, sliced)
- 1 cup Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro (chopped)
- 2 stalks Green onions (sliced)
- 1 cup Water (optional, to adjust consistency)
Instructions
Prepare the lemongrass by trimming the ends, peeling the tough outer layers, and lightly bruising the stalks using the back of a knife. Cut them into 2-inch pieces.
In a medium pot, bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and galangal to the boiling broth. Reduce the heat to simmer and let the aromatics infuse for 5 minutes.
Gently crush the Thai bird's eye chilies and add them to the pot. (Adjust the number of chilies for desired spice level.)
Add tomatoes, mushrooms, and shrimp to the soup, allowing it to simmer for another 5-7 minutes or until the shrimp turns pink and is fully cooked.
Stir in the fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more lime juice or fish sauce to balance tang and saltiness.
Optional: If the soup is too intense, add up to 1 cup of water to adjust the consistency and flavor balance.
Remove the pot from the heat and discard the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and galangal pieces if desired.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced green onions.
Serve immediately while hot and enjoy this flavorful Quickie Tom Yum Soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
567 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.2 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 461 mg | 154% | |
| Sodium | 6438 mg | 280% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.5 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.9 g | ||
| Protein | 72.8 g | 146% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.8 mcg | 54% | |
| Calcium | 309 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 2931 mg | 62% | |
*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.
