Tom Yum Thai Hot and Sour Soup
Experience the bold and vibrant flavors of Thailand with this Tom Yum Thai Hot and Sour Soup, a culinary masterpiece that perfectly balances spicy, sour, salty, and sweet notes in every spoonful. This iconic soup is infused with the fragrant aromatics of lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and galangal, creating a tantalizing base that's rich in authentic Thai flavors. Bursting with tender shrimp, juicy tomatoes, earthy straw mushrooms, and a dash of fiery bird's eye chilies, this soup is a celebration of fresh, wholesome ingredients. Finished with a splash of lime juice, fish sauce, and a touch of Thai chili paste for added depth, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 35 minutes, making it the perfect choice for a comforting yet exotic weeknight dinner. Serve it piping hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, for a soul-warming dish that's as stunning as it is satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups water or chicken stock
- 2 lemongrass stalks
- 4 kaffir lime leaves
- 1 inch galangal (sliced)
- 3 bird's eye chilies (crushed)
- 3 shallots (halved)
- 1 cup straw mushrooms (halved)
- 12 large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 4 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Thai chili paste (nam prik pao)
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 medium tomatoes (quartered)
Instructions
Start by preparing the aromatics. Lightly bruise the lemongrass stalks and cut them into 2-inch pieces. Tear the kaffir lime leaves into halves for better flavor release.
In a medium-sized pot, bring the water or chicken stock to a boil over medium heat.
Add the prepared lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, sliced galangal, crushed bird's eye chilies, and halved shallots to the boiling stock. Let these simmer for about 5 minutes to release their flavors.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the straw mushrooms and tomatoes. Let them cook for another 4-5 minutes until tender.
Add the shrimp to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink and are just cooked through.
Stir in the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and Thai chili paste (nam prik pao). Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning as necessary, balancing the salty, sour, spicy, and sweet flavors to your liking.
Turn off the heat and sprinkle the chopped fresh cilantro over the soup.
Ladle the hot soup into bowls and serve immediately. Enjoy this flavorful and aromatic Tom Yum soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
700 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 7.1 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 352 mg | 117% | |
| Sodium | 4471 mg | 194% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.3 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.7 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.6 g | ||
| Protein | 66.2 g | 132% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.0 mcg | 40% | |
| Calcium | 334 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 20.4 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 3872 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.
