Best 5 Homemade Tom Yum Soup Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing world of Tom Yum Soup, a celebrated Thai delicacy that captivates taste buds with its harmonious blend of spicy, sour, and aromatic flavors. This culinary gem, originating from Thailand, is a symphony of contrasting tastes, featuring a spicy kick from chili peppers, a sour tang from lime juice and lemongrass, and a fragrant embrace of galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and cilantro. The essence of Tom Yum Soup lies in its zesty broth, which forms the base for an array of variations. From the classic Tom Yum Goong, bursting with succulent shrimp, to the vegetarian delight of Tom Yum Hed, each recipe promises a unique gustatory journey. Dive into the depths of this iconic soup and explore the diverse culinary landscapes it offers.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TOM YUM SOUP RECIPE



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Tom Yum soup is the most famous Thai soup in the world for a reason. Although it looks deceptively unpretentious, it is packed with a bold, citrusy and savory flavor. You will feel the bursting taste from the fresh Thai herbs with a pop of spicy heat lingering in your mouth.

Provided by KP Kwan

Categories     Soup

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 19

Shrimp shell and heads (see note)
1.5L of water
4 stalks lemongrass, remove the green part, cut the bulb on the bias into 3 sections
6 kaffir lime leaves
60g of galangal, cut into thin slices
2 cloves garlic, bashed
4 shallots, cut into half
6 bird's eye chilies, bash and cut into half
100g oyster mushrooms, tear into small pieces
600 g medium-size shrimp, devein, remove head and shell
1 medium-size tomato, cut into wedges
1 bunch coriander stalk, cut into short sections
1 tsp Tahi chili paste
3 tbsp fish sauce
2 tsp sugar
4 tbsp lime juice
3 tbsp of Thai chili paste
1/4 cup evaporated milk
Coriander for garnish

Steps:

  • Clean the shrimp heads and shells thoroughly with water. Boil them in a pot of water, about 1.5 liters, for fifteen minutes.
  • Strain the stock through a wire mesh strainer.
  • Cut the spices (Ingredient B) accordingly.
  • Place ingredients B in the boiling stock, and let it simmer for fifteen minutes. After fifteen minutes, remove these ingredients from the stock.
  • Add the mushrooms to the stock, followed by the shrimp, coriander stems, and tomato wedges. When the shrimp is cooked through, reduce the heat to low.
  • Add ingredients D to the soup.
  • For the creamy version, add the evaporated milk and the additional amount of Thai chili paste as in ingredient E.
  • Garnish with coriander leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 677 calories, Carbohydrate 92 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 434 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 10 grams fat, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 60 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 3678 milligrams sodium, Sugar 24 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams unsaturated fat

HOMEMADE TOM YUM SOUP



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This homemade hot and sour soup (tom yum) is easier than most recipes you will find. I have simplified a sometimes complex recipe for those like me who can have a hard time finding some of the original ingredients. This is my favorite recipe, better than any tom yum in the many restaurants I have been to.

Provided by Nader

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood     Shrimp Soup

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups vegetable broth
1 pound raw shrimp, unpeeled and deveined
4 limes, juiced with pulp
4 Thai chile peppers, quartered
2 stalks lemongrass, quartered
2 tablespoons tom yum paste
1 ½ tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon chile sauce
4 (1/4 inch thick) slices fresh ginger root
6 baby bella mushrooms, sliced
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Combine vegetable broth and shrimp in a pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a low boil for 10 minutes, then lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove shrimp from the broth and remove and discard shells; set shrimp aside.
  • Add lime juice, lime pulp, chile peppers, lemon grass, tom yum paste, fish sauce, sugar, chile sauce, and ginger slices to the broth; cook for 10 minutes. Remove chile peppers, lemongrass, and ginger slices with a slotted spoon and discard. Add cooked shrimp and remove from the heat.
  • Ladle soup into bowls and top with mushroom slices and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 1009.1 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

TOM YUM SOUP



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This is the clear version of the traditional hot and sour Thai soup. You can sub in any protein you wish to fit your tastes. Serve with white rice to soak up extra broth.

Provided by Michael

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood     Shrimp Soup

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 quarts chicken broth
4 stalks lemongrass
10 Thai chile peppers, seeded and minced
5 cloves garlic, crushed
10 kaffir lime leaves, torn
1 (1 inch) piece galangal, thinly sliced
1 ½ pounds raw shrimp, deveined
½ pound fresh oyster mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
2 medium white onions, cut into large slices
2 Roma tomatoes, cored and chopped
½ cup fish sauce, or more to taste
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
½ cup fresh lime juice, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Bring broth to a boil in a large pot.
  • Remove the outermost leaf from each stalk of lemongrass. Pound stalks to release flavor; cut into 1-inch lengths. Add the lemongrass, Thai chiles, garlic, lime leaves, and galangal to the broth. Cover and boil for 10 minutes.
  • Reduce heat and add shrimp, mushrooms, onions, and tomatoes to the broth. Boil for 3 minutes. Add fish sauce and sugar; cook for 2 minutes more and remove from heat. Stir in cilantro and lime juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 268.9 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 35.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 4430 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

TOM YUM SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 1/2 cups chicken stock
4 thin slices fresh galangal
2 kaffir lime leaves
1 lemongrass stalk, smashed and sliced
2 shallots, sliced
1 tablespoon roasted chili paste
2 tablespoons fish sauce
3 tablespoons lime juice
6 cherry tomatoes, chopped
8 Thai chilies
10 fresh straw or button mushrooms
6 large whole shrimp
2 sprigs cilantro
2 spring onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Heat the stock in a saucepan and add your flavors 1 by 1: begin with the galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and lemongrass. Add the shallots, chili paste, fish sauce and lime juice. Then add the chopped tomatoes, Thai chilies and straw mushrooms and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the shrimp. When they turn completely pink, the soup is ready. Garnish with cilantro and spring onions and serve immediately.

TOM YUM SOUP



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After eating at one of my favorite Thai restaurants one evening, I asked if the chef would mind sharing the ingredients to a soup I enjoyed. To my happiness, he did so, and then I came home to learn more about this soup online. I have not yet made this soup, but look forward to doing so. I found this recipe on www.thaitable.com and it sounds perfect. I'd love to hear any suggestions! If it's made properly, it should be hot, so be forewarned. It would be great for colds and stuffy noses :-)

Provided by Kiki Freebird

Categories     Thai

Time 15m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups water
1 cup mushroom (oyster or straw would work well)
1 -2 lime
1 stalk lemongrass
3 kaffir lime leaves (if you can't find leaves, substitute with zest from 3 limes)
2 tablespoons fish sauce
5 sprigs fresh cilantro
2 -3 chili peppers (or use chili sauce to taste)

Steps:

  • Wash mushrooms and set aside.
  • Crush lemongrass with back of knife to release flavor. Tie in a knot and drop into pot of water.
  • Bring water to a boil.
  • Add mushrooms.
  • Pull kaffir lime leaves from their stems and place in water. If using lime zest instead, add it.
  • Turn off heat on stove.
  • Crush chili peppers and place into a serving bowl. This will make the dish very spicy. If you don't want as much heat, don't crush the peppers, or only crush one. (If you prefer, omit the peppers entirely and use bottled chili sauce).
  • Add fish sauce and juice from limes into bowl.
  • Pour lemongrass broth into serving bowl.
  • Taste, adjust fish sauce and lime if needed.
  • Serve, sprinkled with cilantro.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have lemongrass, you can substitute 1 teaspoon of lemon zest and 1/2 teaspoon of minced ginger.
  • If you don't have galangal, you can substitute 1 teaspoon of grated ginger.
  • To make the soup more spicy, add more chili peppers or red pepper flakes.
  • To make the soup more sour, add more lime juice or tamarind paste.
  • Serve the soup with rice or noodles.

Conclusion:

Tom yum soup is a delicious and healthy soup that is easy to make at home. With its fragrant broth, spicy kick, and sour flavor, it's a perfect soup to enjoy on a cold day or when you're feeling under the weather. So next time you're in the mood for a bowl of soup, give this tom yum soup recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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