THAI HOT AND SOUR SOUP (TOM YUM)

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A traditional Thai tom yum soup with shrimp and straw mushrooms.

Provided by Dad

Time 1h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ pounds uncooked medium shrimp
9 ½ cups water, divided
½ cup chopped galangal
½ cup lemon grass, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 leaf (blank)s kaffir lime leaves
2 (15 ounce) cans whole straw mushrooms, drained
2 tablespoons red curry paste (such as Thai Kitchen®)
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 peppers Thai chile peppers, sliced
½ cup green onions, chopped
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 medium limes, juiced

Steps:

  • Peel and devein shrimp, reserving shells.
  • Combine shrimp shells and 6 cups water in a large saucepan; bring to a simmer. Cook for 45 minutes. Add galangal, lemon grass, and lime leaves; simmer 15 minutes more.
  • Strain broth mixture through a sieve into a bowl; discard solids.
  • Return broth mixture to the pan. Add remaining 3 1/2 cups water, mushrooms, curry paste, fish sauce, and chiles; bring to a boil. Stir in shrimp, green onions, and cilantro; cook until shrimp are bright pink and firm, about 5 minutes. Stir in fresh lime juice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 258.9 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 40.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 1832.3 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

Lebogang Maputle
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Overall, this is a great soup. It's flavorful, easy to make, and a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Naveed.arayn.king03
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This soup is a bit too sour for my taste. I would add less lime juice next time.


Ahmed Hazem
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a great combination of flavors and the spice level is just right.


Aryan Fahim
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are incredible and it's a great soup to serve at a party.


Weylin Adams
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this soup was still very enjoyable. The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very flavorful.


nancy nekesa
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some broccoli and carrots and it turned out great.


sitasamari ghale
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and refreshing. I always make a big batch and freeze the leftovers for later.


Faisal Sober
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The soup was good, but it wasn't as sour as I expected. I would add more lime juice next time.


Ari Deleve
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I followed the recipe exactly and my soup turned out great. It's a delicious and easy-to-make soup that I will definitely be making again.


besik revazishvili
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This soup is a bit too spicy for me, but it's still very flavorful. I would recommend using less chili peppers if you don't like spicy food.


Md shemul khan
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I love the sour and spicy flavors of this soup. It's the perfect comfort food on a cold day.


Tsentse Wame
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This is the best Thai hot and sour soup I've ever had. The broth is so flavorful and the vegetables are cooked perfectly.


Asim Pandey
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a great combination of sweet, sour, and spicy.


Laci&Michelle Chartrand
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This soup is so flavorful and easy to make. I love that I can use all fresh ingredients.


Brie Giovanni
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect balance of sour, spicy, and savory.


Nontombi Bunyula
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This soup was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were complex and delicious, and the spice level was just right. I especially loved the combination of the sour and spicy flavors.