Boiling my emotions. Calling it Tom Yum.🫶
🍜 Tom Yum Soup
Ready in: 25 minutes | Serves: 1
When in doubt, make soup — preferably one that wakes up all your senses and clears your sinuses at the same time.
Tom Yum is that perfect mix of sour, spicy, and slightly chaotic, in the best way possible.
You can go two ways: clear (classic) or creamy (cosy). Either way, you’ll feel like you’ve accomplished something impressive — even if it’s just lunch.
✨ You’ll need:
2 cups of chicken broth (or water)
1–2 stalks lemongrass, lightly bashed
2 slices galangal
2 kaffir lime leaves, torn
2–3 Thai chillies (or however brave you’re feeling)
1 shallot, peeled
A few coriander roots (optional but smugly authentic)
5–7 prawns
50g oyster mushrooms
1 Roma tomato, in wedges
¼ white onion, in wedges
1–2 tbsp fish sauce
1–2 tbsp lime juice
A small handful of coriander
For creamy Tom Yum:
½ tbsp roasted Thai chilli paste + ½ cup coconut or evaporated milk
🔥 How to:
Boil your broth and toss in lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, shallot, and chillies. Let them gossip together for 7–10 minutes.
Add mushrooms, tomato, and onion. Let things mingle.
Drop in prawns and lower the heat -they don’t like drama.
Season with fish sauce and lime juice until it tastes like balance (or rebellion).
Turn off the heat, stir in fresh coriander, and breathe in that scent of calm and accomplishment.
Feeling fancy?
Add the chilli paste and coconut milk for the creamy version -one minute more on the heat and it’s ready to impress exactly one person (you).
🥢 Why make it?
Because sometimes comfort comes with steam, spice, and no small talk.
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Tom Yum soup is a beloved Thai dish known for its vibrant balance of sour, spicy, and savory flavors, making it a perfect comfort food especially in colder seasons or when you need something revitalizing. The essential aromatic ingredients such as lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves create that signature fragrant broth that not only delights the palate but also has health benefits like aiding digestion and clearing the sinuses. The recipe offers flexibility by allowing you to prepare either a clear broth version or a creamy version with roasted Thai chili paste and coconut milk, appealing to different tastes and preferences. Using fresh prawns adds a satisfying umami depth, while oyster mushrooms contribute texture and earthiness. The addition of fish sauce and lime juice balances the soup with salty and tangy notes, key to achieving authentic Tom Yum flavor. In Thai cuisine, the key to a great Tom Yum soup lies in cooking the broth just right – letting the herbs 'gossip together' by simmering them to extract their full aromas before adding the more delicate ingredients like prawns and vegetables. This careful layering ensures a deeply flavorful and harmonious soup. For those new to Thai cooking, this recipe is approachable, requiring just about 25 minutes, making it a fantastic quick meal that never compromises on taste or authenticity. Plus, the use of ingredients like coconut milk adds creaminess without being heavy, appealing to those who enjoy a richer soup. Finally, using quality ingredients, such as authentic coconut milk and fresh herbs, can elevate the soup immensely. The mention of AROY-D coconut milk in the image OCR hints at a trusted brand, known for its genuine taste which is important when replicating Thai dishes. Enjoy this soup as a dinner treat or a rejuvenating lunch that warms you up and excites your taste buds with Thai culinary tradition.