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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Thai Tom Yum Goong (Hot-and-Sour Shrimp Soup), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 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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- 44
- Heart Health
- 39
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 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 114.7 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 14.08 g Good Source 28%
- Carbohydrate 13.98 g 5%
- Total Fat 0.72 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.1 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 114.8 mg High 38%
- Sodium 581.2 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 5.07 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 10.46 g --
- Added Sugars 8.59 g Moderate 17%
- Calcium 40.75 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.79 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 174.54 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 1.38 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 7.59 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
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 114.7 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 114.7 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.
- Is Thai Tom Yum Goong (Hot-and-Sour Shrimp Soup) healthy?
- Thai Tom Yum Goong (Hot-and-Sour Shrimp Soup) has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 114.7 calories and 14.08 g of protein, or 28% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 581.2 mg (25% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 8.59 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish and Fish, 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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