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Thai Yum Tom soup

Tom Yum Soup is Thailand’s most famous soup, known for its bold flavors – spicy, sour, and aromatic. Made with lemongrass, lime, chili, and shrimp or chicken, it’s a warming, fragrant dish that awakens the senses. A popular starter in Thai restaurants, it’s both healthy and satisfying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 170
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

200 g shrimp or chicken
4 cups (960 ml) chicken broth
2 stalks lemongrass, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 kaffir lime leaves
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp lime juice
2–3 Thai chilies
1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
Fresh cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Ladle
  • chopping board
  • knife
  • Servings Bowl

Method
 

Bring chicken broth to a boil, add lemongrass and lime leaves.
    Add mushrooms, shrimp/chicken, and chilies. Cook 5–7 mins.
      Stir in fish sauce and lime juice.
        Garnish with cilantro, serve hot.

          Notes

          Nutrition (per serving, approx.): 170 kcal | Carbs 5 g | Protein 20 g | Fat 7 g
          Notes: Adjust spice level by adding/removing chilies.
          Storage: Best enjoyed fresh; refrigerate up to 1 day.