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Thai tom yum shrimp soup

Thai Tom Yum Shrimp Soup: 35 Minutes to Flavor Bliss

A spicy and sour Thai soup with shrimp.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 stalks lemongrass, chopped
  • 3–4 kaffir lime leaves
  • 3–4 slices galangal
  • 2–3 Thai bird chilies, smashed
  • 200g mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Bring chicken broth to a boil in a pot.
  2. Add lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, and chilies.
  3. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Add mushrooms, tomatoes, and onion.
  5. Cook until vegetables are tender.
  6. Add shrimp and cook until pink.
  7. Stir in fish sauce and lime juice.
  8. Garnish with cilantro before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust the number of chilies for desired spiciness.
  • Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.
  • Serve hot with rice if desired.
  • Author: Janet D. Evans
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: Thai
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg

Keywords: Thai tom yum shrimp soup