Authentic Tom Yum Goong (Spicy Shrimp Soup)
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Make restaurant-quality Tom Yum Soup at home. This recipe delivers the signature hot, sour, and aromatic Thai flavor profile using fresh herbs and succulent shrimp. It is a quick weeknight dinner option.
Ingredients
Instructions
Combine the broth, bruised lemongrass, sliced galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and crushed chilies in a large pot. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes to infuse the broth with the aromatics. This step builds the authentic Thai flavor.
Strain the broth to remove the herbs, or push them to the side if you prefer a rustic look. Return the broth to a simmer.
Add the shrimp (or tofu for the vegan option) and mushrooms to the broth. Cook until the shrimp are pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes. Do not overcook the shrimp.
Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Taste the broth and adjust the sourness (lime) or saltiness (fish sauce) as needed.
If using, stir in the coconut milk now for a creamy Tom Yum.
Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish generously with fresh cilantro before serving immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1.5 cups
- Calories
- 180 calories
- Sugar Content
- 3
- Sodium Content
- 750
- Fat Content
- 5
- Saturated Fat Content
- 2
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 3
- Trans Fat Content
- 0
- Carbohydrate Content
- 10
- Fiber Content
- 1
- Protein Content
- 24
- Cholesterol Content
- 150
