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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Main Ingredients
Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare Aromatics
Chop the lemongrass stalks, tear the kaffir lime leaves, and slice the galangal and bird's eye chili peppers.
- 2
Prepare Vegetables
Slice the mushrooms and quarter the tomatoes. Set aside.
- 3
Prepare Shrimp
Ensure shrimp is peeled and deveined. Rinse and set aside.
Cooking
- 4
Simmer the Broth
In a large pot, bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 5
Add Aromatics
Add the chopped lemongrass, torn kaffir lime leaves, sliced galangal, and sliced bird's eye chili peppers to the boiling broth. Reduce heat to medium and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- 6
- 7
Cook the Shrimp
Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the pot. Cook for about 3-5 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
- 8
Season the Soup
Stir in the fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice. Adjust seasoning to taste.