Tom Yum Soup Recipe, Thai Soup
by Tarla Dalal
Just a sip of this soup, and you will instantly by engulfed by the intoxicating hot and sour flavour!
A zesty mix of chilli, lemon grass, Kafir leaves, ginger, lemon, and more flavours, the Tom Yum Soup has a very unique and vibrant flavour that has made it famous all over the world.
Although the original Thai soup is non vegetarian, this is a very authentic vegetarian version made with veggies like tomatoes, onions and broccoli along with mushrooms.
Try to get good quality Thai flavouring substances from a specialty food store in order to get the best, most original flavour.
You can also try other popular Thai recipes like Thai Red Curry , Thai Green Stir-fry Rice and Thai Sweet Corn Cutlets .
Tom Yum Soup Recipe, Thai Soup recipe - How to make Tom Yum Soup Recipe, Thai Soup
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
2 tbsp chopped galangal (thai ginger)
1 tsp chopped bird’s eye chilli
2 tbsp chopped thai lemongrass (hare chai ki patti)
2 tbsp chopped kaffir lime leaves
3/4 cup sliced mushrooms (khumbh)
1/2 cup carrot cubes
1/2 cup tomato cubes
3/4 cup broccoli florets
1/2 cup onion cubes
1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
salt to taste
1/4 cup chopped coriander (dhania)
1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- Method
- Combine the galangal, birds eye chilli, lemon grass, kaffir leaves and 6 cups of water in a deep non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 12 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the mushrooms, carrot, tomatoes, broccoli and onions, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 8 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the worcestershire sauce and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Switch off the flame, add the coriander and lemon juice and mix well.
- Serve hot.
| Energy | 21 cal |
| Protein | 0.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.4 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 355 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 14.8 mg |
| Folic Acid | 10.4 mcg |
| Calcium | 28.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 18.1 mg |
| Potassium | 112.2 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |
I would just like to say that the recipe states that this soup is vegetarian but worcester sauce contains anchovies.
A yummy soup preparation.. and thai style soup.. loved the taste of the soup.. it is nice and tangy.. Its the same way how you get in restuarants.. really enjoyed the soup..