Tom Yum Soup Recipe

Name: Tom Yum Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups chicken stock or broth; 1 scant tablespoon tom yum paste (available in Asian markets and speciality stores); 2 fresh kaffir lime leaves, finely chopped; 1 stalk lemon grass, tender inner part only, roughly chopped; Juice of half a lime; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 small red Thai chili, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 2 ounces enoki mushrooms, trimmed, or 1 cup button mushrooms, sliced; 8 ounces raw shrimp, peeled; 2 scallions, cut into short lengths and then into strips; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

3 cups chicken stock or broth
1 scant tablespoon tom yum paste (available in Asian markets and speciality stores)
2 fresh kaffir lime leaves, finely chopped
1 stalk lemon grass, tender inner part only, roughly chopped
Juice of half a lime
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 small red Thai chili, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 ounces enoki mushrooms, trimmed, or 1 cup button mushrooms, sliced
8 ounces raw shrimp, peeled
2 scallions, cut into short lengths and then into strips
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1
In a medium saucepan, combine chicken stock, tom yum paste, kaffir lime leaves, lemon grass, lime juice and fish sauce.
2
Add chili and sugar, and stir.
3
Place over high heat to bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low.
4
Add mushrooms, and simmer 1 to 2 minutes.
5
Add shrimp and scallions, and simmer until shrimp is barely opaque, 2 to 3 more minutes.
6
To serve, divide soup between two bowls.
7
Garnish each with 1 tablespoon cilantro, and serve.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups chicken stock or broth, 1 scant tablespoon tom yum paste (available in Asian markets and speciality stores), 2 fresh kaffir lime leaves, finely chopped, 1 stalk lemon grass, tender inner part only, roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Tom Yum 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 Yum Soup

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