Tom Yum Soup With Seafood (thai-inspired Tom Yum Soup With Seafood)
Tom Yum Soup with Seafood is a classic Thai-inspired soup that is known for its bold and refreshing flavors. This hot and sour soup is loaded with a variety of seafood and aromatic herbs, making it a perfect dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 kaffir lime leaves
- 3 cups chicken or seafood stock
- 200g mixed seafood (prawns, squid, mussels)
- 3-4 bird's eye chilies, crushed
- 3-4 slices galangal
- 2 shallots, halved
- 2 tomatoes, quartered
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Handful of fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- In a pot, bring the stock to a boil over medium heat.
- Add lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, and shallots. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the mixed seafood, tomatoes, and bird's eye chilies. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the seafood is cooked through.
- Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Remove from heat.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Protein
- 20g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Pot Knife Cutting board Measuring spoons Measuring cups
Tools
Soup ladle Serving bowls Soup spoons
Serving suggestions
Serve the Tom Yum Soup with Seafood hot, garnished with extra cilantro leaves and a side of steamed jasmine rice.
Tips & tricks
For a spicier soup, add more bird's eye chilies. Adjust the level of sourness and saltiness by adding more lime juice or fish sauce to suit your taste.
Cost
$20