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Tom Yum Shrimp Soup Recipe
Tom Yum Shrimp Soup is a classic Thai dish that balances spicy, sour, salty, and savory flavors. Here’s an easy recipe to make this delicious soup at home:
- Ingredients::
- For the broth:
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2-3 stalks lemongrass, cut into 2-inch pieces and crushed
- 5 kaffir lime leaves, torn into pieces
- 1-inch piece of galangal, thinly sliced (or substitute with ginger)
- 4-5 Thai bird’s eye chilies, crushed (adjust to taste)
- 2-3 tablespoons Thai chili paste (nam prik pao)
- For the soup:
- 12 oz (340g) large shrimp, cleaned and deveined
- 1 cup mushrooms, halved (preferably straw mushrooms, but button mushrooms work too)
- 1 medium tomato, cut into wedges
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2-3 tablespoons fish sauce (adjust to taste)
- 3 tablespoons lime juice (adjust to taste)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
- Optional: 1 teaspoon sugar (to balance flavors)
- Optional: Thai basil leaves for garnish
Instructions:
- Prepare the Broth:
- In a large pot, bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a boil.
- Add the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, and Thai bird’s eye chilies.
- Reduce the heat and let the broth simmer for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
- Add the Soup Ingredients:
- Add the mushrooms, tomato, and onion to the simmering broth.
- Let them cook for about 5 minutes until the mushrooms soften.
- Add the Shrimp:
- Add the shrimp to the pot. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are fully cooked through.
- Stir in the Thai chili paste (nam prik pao).
- Season the Soup:
- Add fish sauce and lime juice to the soup. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. If it’s too sour, add a small amount of sugar.
- Adjust the heat level by adding more chilies or chili paste if desired.
- Serve:
- Remove the soup from heat and discard the lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves, if desired.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro and Thai basil leaves.
Tips:
- Fresh Shrimp: Fresh, large shrimp will add the best flavor to your soup.
- Balance Flavors: The key to an authentic Tom Yum soup is balancing the spicy, sour, salty, and slightly sweet flavors. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Vegetarian/Vegan Option: Use vegetable broth, omit the fish sauce, and replace it with soy sauce.
Enjoy your flavorful and aromatic Tom Yum Shrimp Soup!
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