Thai Tom Yum Goong (Hot-and-Sour Shrimp Soup)
Thai Tom Yum Goong (Hot-and-Sour Shrimp Soup) bursts with a tangy lime bite, fragrant lemongrass, and the subtle warmth of galangal and bird’s eye chiles. Tender shrimp and mushrooms soak up a bright, aromatic broth that balances heat, citrus, and umami from fish sauce. Serve it as a starter or a light dinner when you crave a lively, refreshing soup with depth.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Trim the lemongrass and slice it into matchstick-sized pieces.
- 2
To make the stock: Put the reserved shrimp heads and shells with 4 cups water in a pot over medium-low heat; simmer for about 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the stock stand for another 20 minutes, then discard the shells.
- 3
Add the stock, lemongrass, lime leaves, galangal, chile padi, fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, chile paste, and tom yum soup paste to a large soup pot; bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.
- 4
Reduce the heat to medium, then add the shrimp, button mushrooms, and straw mushrooms. Simmer until the shrimp are pink on the outside and opaque in the center, about 10 minutes. Serve right away.
- Calories 113.04 kcal Moderate
- Protein 13.66 g Good Source
- Carbs 14.18 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.72 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.1 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 114.8 mg High
- Sodium 581.2 mg High
- Fiber 1.04 g Low Source
- Sugar 10.63 g High
- Added Sugar 8.59 g Moderate
- Calcium 42.93 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.69 mg Low Source
- Potassium 174.54 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 20.84 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 7.18 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Thai Tom Yum Goong (Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup) is a Thai dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 5, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Button Mushrooms, Chili Paste, Fish Sauce, and Galangal. Each serving provides about 113.04 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Thai Tom Yum Goong (Hot-and-Sour Shrimp Soup)?
- It is a Thai soup recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Thai Tom Yum Goong (Hot-and-Sour Shrimp Soup) made of?
- The main ingredients are Button Mushrooms, Chili Paste, Fish Sauce, Galangal, Lemongrass. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Thai Tom Yum Goong (Hot-and-Sour Shrimp Soup)?
- Explore these Thai side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Thai Tom Yum Goong (Hot-and-Sour Shrimp Soup)?
- About 50 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 113.04 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Thai Tom Yum Goong (Hot-and-Sour Shrimp Soup) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
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