Tom Yum Goong (Hot and Sour Soup Thai Style) Recipe

Name: Tom Yum Goong (Hot and Sour Soup Thai Style)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth; 4 slices lime zest (long strips); 1 (4 inch) lemongrass, halved and crushed; 12 habanero pepper, minced; 1 cup shiitake mushroom, thinly sliced; 12 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined; ¼ cup lime juice; 2 teaspoons nam pla, sauce; 1 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 1 cup light coconut milk; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 ½ teaspoons dark sesame oil; 3 cups snow peas, trimmed; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced; 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce; ½ teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

6 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
4 slices lime zest (long strips)
1 (4 inch) lemongrass, halved and crushed
12 habanero pepper, minced
1 cup shiitake mushroom, thinly sliced
12 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
¼ cup lime juice
2 teaspoons nam pla, sauce
1 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup light coconut milk
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 ½ teaspoons dark sesame oil
3 cups snow peas, trimmed
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
½ teaspoon black pepper

1
Combine chicken broth, lime rind, lemongrass, and habanero in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
2
Cook 5 minutes.
3
Heat dark sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Add snow peas and fresh ginger to pan then saute 3 minutes.
5
Add mushrooms and shrimp to broth in saucepan.
6
Cook 3 minutes or until shrimp are done.
7
Add juice, fish sauce, tomato, and onions to pan and cook 2 minutes.
8
Remove soup from heat then stir in coconut milk and cilantro.
9
Discard lemongrass stalk and lime leaves.
10
Serve.
11
Stir the soy sauce and black pepper into the snow peas and serve.

2298

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

456

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth, 4 slices lime zest (long strips), 1 (4 inch) lemongrass, halved and crushed, 12 habanero pepper, minced, and more.

Yes, Tom Yum Goong (Hot and Sour Soup Thai Style) 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.

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Tom Yum Goong (Hot and Sour Soup Thai Style)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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