Jul 13 2026
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Tom Yum Shrimp Soup (gf) Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

glass noodle, salt & pepper spicy & sour broth, lemongrass, Kaffir lime

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Ingredients

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Broth

Method

Preparing the Broth

  1. 1

    Make the Broth

    In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the lemongrass stalks (bruised) and Kaffir lime leaves. Boil for about 5-7 minutes to infuse the flavors.

  2. 2

    Season the Broth

    Add fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, red chili paste, salt, and black pepper to taste. Stir well and let simmer for another 5 minutes.

Cooking the Soup

  1. 3

    Add Main Ingredients

    Add the sliced mushrooms and quartered tomatoes to the broth. Let them cook for about 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.

  2. 4

    Cook Shrimp

    Add the shrimp to the pot and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.

  3. 5

    Prepare the Glass Noodles

    In a separate bowl, soak the glass noodles in hot water for about 10 minutes or until softened. Drain and set aside.

  4. 6

    Serve the Soup

    In serving bowls, add the soaked glass noodles, then ladle the hot soup over them. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

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