Tom Yum Soup

Tom Yum Soup (Serves 2-4)

Ingredients:

• 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option)
• 2 tablespoons Tom Yum paste
• 1 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined (or 1 cup tofu for a vegetarian option)
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (such as white mushrooms, shiitake, or oyster mushrooms)
• 1 stalk lemongrass, trimmed and smashed
• 1 medium tomato, cut into wedges
• 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 2-3 kaffir lime leaves (optional)
• 1-2 Thai chilies, sliced (optional for extra heat)
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce (adjust to your liking)
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish
• Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions:

1. Prepare the broth: In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a boil.
2. Add aromatics: Stir in the Tom Yum paste, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves (if using). Let it simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
3. Add vegetables: Add the mushrooms, tomato, and onion. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
4. Cook the shrimp/tofu: Add the shrimp (or tofu for vegetarian). Simmer until the shrimp is cooked through and turns pink (about 3 minutes) or until the tofu is heated through.
5. Adjust seasoning: Taste the soup and add Thai chilies for extra heat, if desired.
6. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of freshness.

Enjoy your delicious, authentic Tom Yum soup!