Tom Yam Soup With Chicken Or Prawns (Large Shrimp)

Name: Tom Yam Soup With Chicken Or Prawns (Large Shrimp)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups chicken stock; 1 stalk lemongrass, fresh; 2 -3 kaffir lime leaves; 2 tablespoons thai roasted chili paste (Nam Prik Pao); 6 thai green bird's eye chilies (or Serrano chillies); 4 tablespoons fish sauce; 4 tablespoons coriander leaves (cilantro); 1 medium lime, juice of; 1 medium onion (sliced); 1 teaspoon white sugar; 1 cup boneless cooked chicken breasts (chopped if using chicken) or 1 cup raw prawns (chopped if using chicken); 1 (8 ounce) can straw mushrooms (or regular button mushrooms); 3 tablespoons green onions, sliced thin; 1 piece peeled fresh gingerroot

Servings: persons

3 cups chicken stock
1 stalk lemongrass, fresh
2 -3 kaffir lime leaves
2 tablespoons thai roasted chili paste (Nam Prik Pao)
6 thai green bird's eye chilies (or Serrano chillies)
4 tablespoons fish sauce
4 tablespoons coriander leaves (cilantro)
1 medium lime, juice of
1 medium onion (sliced)
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 cup boneless cooked chicken breasts (chopped if using chicken) or 1 cup raw prawns (chopped if using chicken)
1 (8 ounce) can straw mushrooms (or regular button mushrooms)
3 tablespoons green onions, sliced thin
1 piece peeled fresh gingerroot

1
Using only the white part of the lemongrass (discard the rest), pound to release the flavor and cut into 2 inch segments.
2
Put lemongrass, fish sauce, ginger root and stock into a pot and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for another 15 minutes.
3
Uncover the pot and add the Kaffir lime leaves, chilies, onion, sugar and chicken pieces (if using prawns, add during last two minutes of cooking).
4
Simmer for 2-3 minutes, then add Nam Prik Pao and mushrooms. Simmer for yet another 2 minutes. Now add the green onions and let it simmer for 30 seconds.
5
Turn off the heat, add lime juice and garnish with coriander leaves. Test for saltiness and sourness. If required, adjust with more fish sauce (salt) and lemon juice (sour).
6
If you can't find Kaffir Lime leaves, lime zest is the closest thing (use 1-2 tsp).

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups chicken stock, 1 stalk lemongrass, fresh, 2 -3 kaffir lime leaves, 2 tablespoons thai roasted chili paste (Nam Prik Pao), and more.

Yes, Tom Yam Soup With Chicken Or Prawns (Large Shrimp) falls under the Seafood 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!