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Tom Yum Soup

Tom Yum Soup

Embark on a tantalizing journey with this Tom Yum Soup, a quintessential Thai delight known for its bold flavors and aromatic presence. Ready in minutes, this soup is a perfect blend of savory, spicy, and sour, making it a heartwarming choice for any meal. At only 156 calories per serving, it's a health-conscious way to satisfy your cravings for Thai cuisine.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 2 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g whole prawns

BROTH

  • 3 cup water
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 2 stalks lemongrass
  • 1.5 cm piece of galangal
  • 5 kaffir lime leaves
  • 2 Thai or birdseye chillies
  • 3 garlic cloves

SOUP ADD INS

  • 120 g / 4oz oyster mushrooms
  • 1 roma tomato
  • 1/2 white onion
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • Coriander/cilantro

CREAMY TOM YUM OPTION

  • 1 1/2 tbsp Thai roasted chili sauce
  • 1/3 cup evaporated milk

Instructions
 

  • Start with Prawns: First, peel your prawns, setting aside the heads and shells for the broth, and keeping the meat for later use.
  • Bash for Flavor: Take the garlic, chili, and lemongrass, and give them a good bash to open them up and release their flavors. Add these to your pot along with the reserved prawn heads and shells.
  • Leaf and Galangal Prep: Manually tear the kaffir lime leaves to release their scent and add to your mixture. Slice the galangal into pieces, then throw them into the pot along with your chicken stock and water.
  • Simmer the Broth: Bring your concoction to a boil, then cover, lower the heat to medium, and let everything simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Clean the Broth: Strain the mixture to remove all solids, returning the now clear and flavorful broth to the pot over a gentle heat.
  • Add Veggies: Introduce onions and mushrooms to the broth, letting them cook for 3 minutes. Follow with tomato wedges, simmering everything for another minute.
  • Prawn Time: Add the prawn meat to the soup, cooking for 2 minutes until they are perfectly done.
  • Seasoning Adjustments: Mix in the sugar and fish sauce, simmering for a minute. Finish by stirring in lime juice and adjusting the seasoning to get the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and sour flavors to your liking.
  • Garnish and Serve: Dish up the soup into bowls, garnishing each with a sprinkle of fresh coriander and chilli slices for an added zing.
  • Make it Creamy: Simply add Thai Chili Paste and evaporated milk along with the sugar, then continue with the recipe as directed. For a Tom Kha version, replace the evaporated milk with coconut milk for a different but equally delicious experience.