Description
A vibrant and aromatic Thai soup with shrimp, fresh herbs, and a perfectly balanced hot and sour broth that feels both comforting and refreshing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 grams shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 lemongrass stalks, cut into pieces
- 4 kaffir lime leaves
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 200 grams mushrooms, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 small chili peppers, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 liter chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Place a medium pot over medium heat.
- Add chicken broth, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, garlic, and chili peppers and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Let the broth simmer to infuse the flavors.
- Add mushrooms and shrimp into the pot.
- Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the shrimp turns pink and is fully cooked.
- Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar, then taste and adjust seasoning.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for the best aroma and flavor.
- Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them tender.
- Add lime juice at the end to preserve its brightness.
- Adjust chili to control spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: tom yum soup, thai soup, shrimp soup, hot and sour soup, easy soup recipe