Tom Yum Soup Recipe
Spicy and sour soup with shrimp, mushrooms, and herbs.
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Ingredients
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Soup Base
Main Ingredients
Method
Prepare Soup Base
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add Aromatics
Once the water is boiling, add the lemongrass stalks, kaffir lime leaves, galangal slices, and bird's eye chilies to the pot. Let it simmer for about 5-10 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- 3
Season the Broth
Stir in the fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Adjust the flavors to taste, adding more fish sauce or lime juice if desired.
Cook Main Ingredients
- 4
Add Shrimp
Add the shrimp to the pot and cook for about 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
- 5
Serve
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced green onions. Serve hot and enjoy!