Tom Yam Soup Recipe

Name: Tom Yam Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups shrimp, washed peeled and deveined; 3 cups water or 3 cups chicken stock; 6 garlic cloves, crushed; 6 shallots, sliced; 2 lemongrass, lower 2/3 's sliced into 1 inch pieces; 10 ginger, thin slices; 2 cups straw mushrooms, cut in half; 2 tomatoes, cut into 8 pieces; 20 small green chilies, cut in half lengthways; 3 tablespoons fish sauce; 5 kaffir lime leaves, torn into pieces discarding stem; 2 tablespoons lime juice; ½ cup coriander, chopped

Servings: persons

2 cups shrimp, washed peeled and deveined
3 cups water or 3 cups chicken stock
6 garlic cloves, crushed
6 shallots, sliced
2 lemongrass, lower 2/3 's sliced into 1 inch pieces
10 ginger, thin slices
2 cups straw mushrooms, cut in half
2 tomatoes, cut into 8 pieces
20 small green chilies, cut in half lengthways
3 tablespoons fish sauce
5 kaffir lime leaves, torn into pieces discarding stem
2 tablespoons lime juice
½ cup coriander, chopped

1
If using water & shrimp peelings: Put peelings in pot with water, bring to a boil.
2
If using chicken stock: Put into soup pot, bring to a boil.
3
Add garlic, shallots, lemongrass and ginger, and bring to a boil.
4
Add mushrooms and tomatoes, bring back to a boil.
5
Add the between 10 and 20 of the chillies and fish sauce, followed by kaffir lime leaves.
6
Cook gently for 2 minutes.
7
Add prawns/shrimp and cook for 1 minute (until shrimp turn pink).
8
Turn off the heat, add lime juice.
9
Serve garnished with coriander.

929

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

Carbs

105

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups shrimp, washed peeled and deveined, 3 cups water or 3 cups chicken stock, 6 garlic cloves, crushed, 6 shallots, sliced, and more.

Yes, Tom Yam Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tom Yam Soup

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