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Tom Yam Infusion Soup

A Thai Culinary Delight Bursting with Spice and Tang

4servings
40 min
Medium
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Tom Yam Infusion Soup

About this recipe

Savor the rich aromas and flavors of our modern Tom Yam Infusion Soup—a harmonious blend of spicy and tangy notes that transports you straight to Thailand. Enhanced with seafood and aromatic herbs, this soup is a perfect choice for a warming appetizer or a light meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 stalk lemongrass, smashed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 3 kaffir lime leaves, torn
  • 1-inch piece galangal, sliced
  • 3-4 bird's eye chilies, bruised
  • 200g shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tomato, quartered
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
  • 1 tbsp oil

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add the lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and chilies. Fry briefly to release aromas.

  2. 2

    Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

  3. 3

    Reduce heat to simmer for 10 minutes to infuse flavors.

  4. 4

    Add shrimp, tomato, and onion. Cook until shrimp turns pink, about 3-4 minutes.

  5. 5

    Stir in lime juice and fish sauce. Adjust seasoning to taste.

  6. 6

    Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Chef's tip

For a vegetarian version, substitute shrimp with mushrooms and chicken broth with vegetable broth. Adjust spiciness by varying the number of chilies.

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