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
- 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 409.34 kcal High
- Protein 45.65 g Good Source
- Carbs 51.29 g Moderate
- Total Fat 4.15 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.74 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 413.28 mg High
- Sodium 1204.73 mg High
- Fiber 8.94 g Good Source
- Sugar 28.62 g High
- Added Sugar 24.58 g High
- Calcium 174.83 mg Moderate
- Iron 8.41 mg Good Source
- Potassium 1216.97 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 106.94 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 15.11 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 11.28 mcg Good Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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 409.34 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 409.34 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.
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