Tom Yum Soup Recipe

Tom Yum Soup Recipe Tom Yum Soup, a quintessential Thai dish, is celebrated for its vibrant flavors and aromatic ingredients. This hot and sour soup combines the tang of lime, the heat of chili, and the savory depth of fish sauce, making it an irresistible and refreshing dish. It's perfect as a starter or a light meal, and its fragrant broth is sure to warm you up from the inside out. Ingredients: 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth 2 stalks lemongrass, cut into 2-inch pieces and smashed 3-4 slices galangal (or ginger if unavailable) 4-5 kaffir lime leaves, torn 200g (7 oz) shrimp, peeled and deveined 200g (7 oz) mushrooms, sliced 2-3 Thai bird chilies, smashed (adjust to taste) 2 tablespoons fish sauce (or soy sauce for a vegetarian option) 1 tablespoon lime juice (adjust to taste) 1 teaspoon sugar Fresh cilantro for garnish Optional: Thai chili paste (Nam Prik Pao) for extra flavor Instructions: