Tom Yum Thai Hot-and-Sour Shrimp Soup
Tom Yum Thai Hot-and-Sour Shrimp Soup brims with citrusy lemongrass, peppery galangal, and the floral lift of kaffir lime leaves, all balanced by fresh lime juice. Tender shrimp and straw mushrooms soak up a fiery, tangy broth accented with fish sauce and Thai chiles. Serve steaming hot as a starter or a light dinner when you crave a bright, chili-forward bowl with refreshing herbal notes.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tom Yum Thai Hot-and-Sour Shrimp Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 41 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 55
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 43
- Inflammatory
- 65
- Performance
- 63
- General Wellness
- 1
Peel and devein the shrimp, keeping the shells.
- 2
Put the shrimp shells and 6 cups of water in a large saucepan and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 45 minutes. Add the galangal, lemon grass, and lime leaves; simmer for 15 minutes more.
- 3
Pour the broth mixture through a sieve into a bowl and discard the solids.
- 4
Pour the broth mixture back into the pan. Add the remaining 3 1/2 cups water, mushrooms, curry paste, fish sauce, and chiles; bring to a boil. Stir in the shrimp, green onions, and cilantro; cook until the shrimp are bright pink and firm, about 5 minutes. Stir in the fresh lime juice and serve.
- Calories 412.11 kcal High 21%
- Protein 46.39 g Good Source 93%
- Carbohydrate 50.97 g 19%
- Total Fat 4.15 g Moderate 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.74 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 413.28 mg High 138%
- Sodium 1211.33 mg High 53%
- Dietary Fiber 20.75 g Good Source 74%
- Total Sugars 28.3 g --
- Added Sugars 24.58 g High 49%
- Calcium 171.21 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 8.62 mg Good Source 48%
- Potassium 1216.97 mg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin A 32.24 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 15.32 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.43 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Tom Yum Thai Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup is a Thai soup recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 45 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Fish Sauce, Fresh Cilantro, Galangal, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 412.11 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tom Yum Thai Hot-and-Sour Shrimp Soup?
- It is a Thai soup recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Tom Yum Thai Hot-and-Sour Shrimp Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Fish Sauce, Fresh Cilantro, Galangal, Green Onion, Lemongrass. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Tom Yum Thai Hot-and-Sour Shrimp Soup?
- Explore these Thai side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Tom Yum Thai Hot-and-Sour Shrimp Soup?
- About 1 hr 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 412.11 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tom Yum Thai Hot-and-Sour Shrimp Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Tom Yum Thai Hot-and-Sour Shrimp Soup healthy?
- Tom Yum Thai Hot-and-Sour Shrimp Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 61/100. Per serving, it provides 412.11 calories and 46.39 g of protein, or 93% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1211.33 mg (53% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 24.58 g (49% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Fish, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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