Tom Yum Soup Recipe

Spicy and Sour Thai Bliss

 INTRODUCTION: Dive into the bold and aromatic flavors of Thailand with our Tom Yum Soup Recipe. This iconic dish is a masterful balance of spicy, sour, sweet, and savory notes, featuring succulent shrimp, lemongrass, lime leaves, and mushrooms in a fragrant coconut milk broth. With its invigorating spices and refreshing citrus, Tom Yum Soup is a revitalizing and delicious escape from the ordinary, sure to leave you craving its addictive flavors.

Ingredients:

- 2 cups of chicken or vegetable broth

- 1/2 cup of coconut milk

- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil

- 4-6 Thai red chilies, sliced

- 2 cloves of garlic, minced

- 1 tablespoon of grated ginger

- 2 cups of mixed mushrooms (button, oyster, shiitake)

- 1/2 cup of diced tomatoes

- 2 tablespoons of Tom Yum paste

- 2 tablespoons of fish sauce

- 1 tablespoon of lime juice

- 1 teaspoon of palm sugar

- 1/4 teaspoon of ground white pepper

- 2 cups of shrimp (or chicken or tofu for alternatives)

- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add chilies, garlic, and ginger. Saute for 1 minute.

2. Add mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and start to brown.

3. Add broth, coconut milk, Tom Yum paste, fish sauce, lime juice, palm sugar, and pepper. Stir well.

4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

5. Add shrimp (or alternative protein) and cook until pink and cooked through.

6. Taste and adjust seasoning.

7. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro leaves.

Note: You can adjust the spice level to your liking by adding more or fewer chilies. Enjoy!

Here is the estimated calorie chart per serving of Tom Yum Soup (serves 4):

Per serving (approximate values):

- Calories: 320-350

- Protein: 25-30g (depending on protein source: shrimp, chicken, or tofu)

- Fat: 18-20g

    - Saturated fat: 12-14g (from coconut milk)

- Carbohydrates: 25-30g

    - Fiber: 2-3g

- Sodium: 800-1000mg (from broth, fish sauce, and soy sauce)

- Sugar: 8-10g (naturally occurring from coconut milk and tomatoes)

- Cholesterol: 60-80mg (from shrimp or chicken)

Vitamins and minerals:

- Vitamin A: 10-15% of the Daily Value (DV)

- Vitamin C: 20-25% of the DV

- Calcium: 10-15% of the DV

- Iron: 15-20% of the DV

- Potassium: 20-25% of the DV

Please note that these values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used. Additionally, if you're using a store-bought Tom Yum paste, the nutrition facts may differ due to added preservatives and ingredients.