THAI LEMONGRASS AND CHILE SOUP (TOM YUM)

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Make and share this Thai Lemongrass and Chile Soup (Tom Yum) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Aariq Skought

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 16m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups vegetable broth
2 stalks lemongrass, peeled and cut into 4 inch pieces
3 fresh kaffir lime leaves (optional)
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon peeled minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons roasted chili paste
1 1/2 cups chopped oyster mushrooms or 1 1/2 cups white mushrooms
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fish sauce or 2 tablespoons soy sauce
3/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
2 -3 small hot green chili peppers, seeded and halved (optional)
rice noodles

Steps:

  • In medium saucepan, heat vegetable broth to a simmer with lemongrass and lime leaves if desired.
  • In small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add garlic and ginger, and cook, stirring often, about 30 seconds.
  • When broth has simmered for 5 minutes, remove lemongrass and lime leaves and discard.
  • Add cooked garlic and ginger to broth.
  • Return broth to a boil, and stir in chile paste and mushrooms.
  • Cook until mushrooms have wilted, about 30 seconds, then stir in lime juice and fish sauce.
  • Remove from heat, and ladle soup into small bowls along with your favorite rice noodles.
  • Top each bowl with chopped tomatoes, cilantro and a pinch of hot green chiles if you want it really really spicy.
  • Alternatively, tomatoes and chiles can be mixed together and placed in small serving bowl for people to help themselves (this way people can make it as spicy as they want).
  • For Vegetarian/Vegan omit the fish sauce and use the soy.

Ethan Tombiam
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this soup was surprisingly mild. The flavors were well-balanced and the lemongrass gave it a really nice citrusy flavor.


Ogboji Og
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I would definitely make this soup again. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken or shrimp, and it's also very healthy.


Sana Doll
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This is a great soup for a cold day. It's filling and flavorful, and the coconut milk gives it a creamy richness.


Kaylee Garcia
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This is one of my favorite soups. It's so flavorful and comforting. I love that it's also healthy and easy to make.


Omotosho Adesola
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I've made this soup several times now and I always experiment with different ingredients. I've added things like bok choy, water chestnuts, and even pineapple. It's always delicious.


RAGA OSAMA
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of lemongrass, chili, and coconut milk. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Jayda yazid
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I'm not a fan of mushrooms, but I decided to try them in this soup anyway. I'm so glad I did! They added a really nice earthy flavor.


Zakariya Khanan
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use up leftover chicken or shrimp in it. It's a great way to clean out the fridge.


Makayla Brown
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. I was a little worried about the amount of chili paste, but it wasn't too spicy at all.


Samwel Samwel
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this soup was surprisingly mild. The flavors were well-balanced and the lemongrass gave it a really nice citrusy flavor.


Hira Rasheed
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This is one of my favorite soups. It's so flavorful and comforting. I love that it's also healthy and easy to make.


Syedalamin rome
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I've made this soup several times now and I always experiment with different ingredients. I've added things like bok choy, water chestnuts, and even pineapple. It's always delicious.


Brenda Regalado
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of lemongrass, chili, and coconut milk. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Ariman Hidar
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I'm not a fan of mushrooms, but I decided to try them in this soup anyway. I'm so glad I did! They added a really nice earthy flavor.


Omario Monteith
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use up leftover chicken or shrimp in it. It's a great way to clean out the fridge.


Nyaguthi Mathenge
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. I was a little worried about the amount of chili paste, but it wasn't too spicy at all.


P1NKLAVZ
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this soup was surprisingly mild. The flavors were well-balanced and the lemongrass gave it a really nice citrusy flavor.


Tyler Titshinger
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it.


Jordon X
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Wow! This soup is amazing! The flavors are so complex and delicious. I love the spicy, sour, and salty notes. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.