Tom Yum Soup Recipe
A hot and sour Thai soup with shrimp and mushrooms.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Broth
In a large saucepan, bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add Aromatics
Add the smashed lemongrass, torn kaffir lime leaves, sliced galangal, and sliced bird's eye chili to the boiling broth. Let it simmer for 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.
Cooking
- 3
- 4
Cook the Shrimp
Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the pot. Cook until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.
- 5
Season the Soup
Stir in the fish sauce and lime juice. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more fish sauce or lime juice to your preference.
