Tom Yum Soup with Chicken
Dive into the vibrant, bold flavors of Thailand with this irresistible Tom Yum Soup with Chicken recipe, a perfect blend of spicy, tangy, and savory notes. Infused with aromatic ingredients like lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves, this classic Thai comfort food offers a fragrant base paired with tender chicken pieces and fresh vegetables like mushrooms and tomatoes. A harmonious balance of fish sauce, lime juice, and a touch of brown sugar creates a broth that’s both complex and refreshing. Ready in just 40 minutes, this authentic soup is ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal. Serve it steaming hot, garnished with vibrant cilantro and crunchy spring onions, for a taste sensation that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious. Perfect for anyone craving an authentic Thai soup experience at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Chicken breast
- 750 ml Chicken broth
- 2 pieces Lemongrass stalks
- 2 slices Galangal root
- 4 pieces Kaffir lime leaves
- 3 pieces Thai chilies
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Brown sugar
- 2 pieces Tomatoes
- 100 grams Mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro leaves
- 2 pieces Spring onions
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Begin by preparing the ingredients: thinly slice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, lightly bruise the lemongrass stalks, and thinly slice the galangal root.
Fill a medium pot with the chicken broth and bring it to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Add the lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves to the boiling broth. Let it cook for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
Chop the tomatoes into wedges and slice the mushrooms. Add them to the pot along with the Thai chilies (whole for a milder soup or sliced for more heat).
Lower the heat to a simmer, then add the sliced chicken. Cook until the chicken pieces are thoroughly cooked, roughly 10 minutes.
Pour in the fish sauce and lime juice, and add the brown sugar and salt. Stir the soup gently to mix all the flavors.
Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning by adding more fish sauce or lime juice as needed.
Once the chicken is cooked and the flavors are well combined, turn off the heat.
Serve the soup hot in bowls, garnished with freshly chopped cilantro leaves and sliced spring onions.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
732 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.8 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 215 mg | 72% | |
| Sodium | 6461 mg | 281% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.9 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.0 g | ||
| Protein | 91.8 g | 184% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 289 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 3842 mg | 82% | |
*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.
