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Tom Yum Soup with Prawns

Thai · Dinner · Easy

Tom Yum Soup with Prawns

Total
45 min
Prep
15 min
Serves
2
Calories
250
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Lime, galangal and lemongrass sharpen a shrimp broth with oyster mushrooms, tomato and a small splash of coconut milk.

A spoonful of roasted chili paste gives tom yum soup with prawns its rounded heat and orange sheen. The broth simmers before the shrimp go in, so the aromatics can open up without overcooking the seafood.

Keep the lime juice for the end. Use peeled raw shrimp for a straightforward weeknight version, and lift out the woody stalks and leaves before serving.

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Method

  1. Bring chicken stock, onion, tomato, red chili, galangal, lemongrass stalks and makrut lime leaves to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce to low and simmer for until fragrant.

  2. Add oyster mushrooms and simmer for until tender. Stir in shrimp, fish sauce, coconut milk, Thai chili paste and sugar; simmer for until the shrimp are opaque and reach 145°F.

  3. Remove from the heat and lift out the lemongrass, galangal and lime leaves. Stir in lime juice and scatter cilantro over each bowl.

Forkue tips

  • Nam prik pao is roasted chili paste, not raw chili sauce; it adds sweetness and roasted depth as well as heat.

Storing and reheating

Store the shrimp soup in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Warm gently just until the shrimp are hot; repeated boiling makes them rubbery.

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Nutrition per serving, estimated

250Calories
29gProtein
23gCarbs
6gFat

Tom Yum Soup with Prawns: FAQ

Can I leave out coconut milk?

Yes. The broth will be sharper and lighter, with the lime and lemongrass more prominent.

Why does the broth taste bitter?

Hard boiling after adding lime juice can dull its fresh taste. Add it off the heat and remove tough aromatic pieces before serving.

How do I store and reheat Tom Yum Soup with Prawns?

Store the shrimp soup in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Warm gently just until the shrimp are hot; repeated boiling makes them rubbery.

How long does Tom Yum Soup with Prawns take?

About 45 min in total: 15 min prep and 30 min cooking.

What do I need to make Tom Yum Soup with Prawns?

The key ingredients are chicken stock, onion, tomato, red chili, galangal and lemongrass stalks, plus pantry basics.

Any tips for Tom Yum Soup with Prawns?

Nam prik pao is roasted chili paste, not raw chili sauce; it adds sweetness and roasted depth as well as heat.

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