Tom Yum Goong (Thai Hot & Sour Shrimp Soup)
Lemongrass, lime, galangal, and chili in a fragrant broth with shrimp. Thailand's bright, fiery, intensely aromatic soup.
- Total time:
- 30 min
- Servings:
- 4
- Per serving:
- 220 kcal
- Cost per serving:
- $5.60
- Difficulty:
- medium
Step-by-step
Bring stock to a boil. Add lemongrass, galangal, lime leaves, chilies. Simmer 5 minutes.
5 min timer
Add mushrooms and tomatoes. Cook 3 minutes.
Add shrimp. Cook 2 minutes until pink.
Off heat. Stir in fish sauce, chili paste, lime juice. Taste and balance. should be hot, sour, salty, savory.
Top with cilantro. Serve hot.
Cook's tip
Aromatics (lemongrass, galangal, lime leaves) are for flavor only. eat around them.
Storage
Best fresh. Refrigerate 2 days.
Freezer: Freeze broth without shrimp 2 months.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 28g
- Carbs
- 14g
- Fat
- 6g
- Fiber
- 2g
- Sugar
- 6g
- Sat Fat
- 1g
- Sodium
- 1480mg
Estimates based on USDA FoodData Central. See our nutrition disclaimer.
Frequently asked questions
Galangal substitute?
Ginger works but has different flavor. less piney, more bite. Use half the amount.
Where do I find lime leaves?
Asian groceries. Lime zest is a poor sub but works in a pinch.
Reviews
Marcus B.
1 week ago
First time cooking this and the timing notes saved me. Did not lift the lid once. The crust at the bottom was the best part.
✓ Would make again
Aisha K.
2 weeks ago
Loved it but added an extra scotch bonnet — we like it spicy. Recipe scales well, made a double batch.
✓ Would make again
Tola O.
3 days ago
Made this for Sunday lunch — the smoky bottom turned out perfect. Family demolished the pot in twenty minutes.
✓ Would make again
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