Description
Easy Tom Yum Goong (Spicy Thai Shrimp Soup) is a bold and zesty Thai soup packed with authentic Southeast Asian flavors. Featuring fresh lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and juicy shrimp, this low-carb, gluten-free soup is quick to prepare and delivers restaurant-quality taste at home. Perfect for fans of Thai cuisine and spicy comfort food.
Ingredients
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1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
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4 cups chicken broth
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3 stalks lemongrass, smashed and cut into 2-inch pieces
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5 slices galangal (or ginger if unavailable)
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4 kaffir lime leaves, torn
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2-3 Thai red chilies, crushed (adjust to taste)
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1 cup mushrooms, sliced
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2 tbsp fish sauce
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1 tbsp chili paste (nam prik pao)
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2 tbsp lime juice
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Fresh cilantro, for garnish
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Optional: rice noodles for serving
Instructions
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In a medium pot, bring chicken broth to a boil.
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Add lemongrass, galangal, lime leaves, and chilies. Simmer for 10 minutes to let the aromatics infuse the broth.
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Add mushrooms and cook until they soften, about 3–4 minutes.
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Stir in fish sauce and chili paste.
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Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2–3 minutes.
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Remove from heat, stir in lime juice.
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Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and optional rice noodles.
Notes
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Adjust chili level based on your spice tolerance.
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Galangal gives authentic flavor, but ginger works in a pinch.
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Add rice noodles for a heartier meal.
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This soup is naturally gluten-free and low in carbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
