Tom Yum Noodle Soup with Mushrooms and Shrimp

A classic Tom Yum soup made with noodles, mushrooms, and shrimp. This spicy and sour soup is perfect for a chilly evening.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

385

Level

Medium

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£4.74

Season:

☀️ Summer•🍂 Autumn

Meal Type:

Soup

Cuisine:

Asian•Thai

Main Ingredient:

Seafood

Mood:

Spicy

Ingredients

Servings

1poundShrimp(peeled and deveined)

£8.00

8ouncesDried Rice Noodles(thin or medium width)

£1.50

6cupsChicken Broth(can substitute vegetable broth)

£2.00

2cupsWater

3stalksLemongrass(smashed and roughly chopped)

£1.20

2inch pieceGalangal(sliced)

£0.80

6leavesKaffir Lime Leaves(torn)

£1.00

8ouncesMushrooms(sliced (shiitake, oyster, or button))

£1.20

3eachThai Chili Peppers(crushed, adjust to taste for spiciness)

£0.60

3tablespoonsFish Sauce(to taste)

£0.40

3tablespoonsLime Juice(freshly squeezed, to taste)

£0.30

1teaspoonSugar(or to taste)

£0.05

2tablespoonsCilantro(chopped, for garnish)

£0.50

2tablespoonsGreen Onions(sliced, for garnish)

£0.40

2tablespoonsTom Yum Paste(Optional - adds extra flavor)

£1.00

Total Cost

£18.95

£4.74 per serving

The Method

1
Prepare the noodles: Cook the rice noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2
Make the broth: In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine chicken broth, water, lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes to infuse the flavors.
3
Add the mushrooms and shrimp: Add the mushrooms and shrimp to the broth. Cook for about 3-5 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through and mushrooms are softened.
4
Season the soup: Stir in the crushed Thai chili peppers, fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Adjust the amounts to your taste preference. If using, add Tom Yum paste to taste.
5
Assemble the soup: Divide the cooked noodles among bowls. Ladle the hot soup over the noodles.
6
Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh cilantro and green onions. Serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (450g)

385 kcal / 1611 kJ

Carbs

38g

15% of RDA

Fat

10g

14% of RDA

Protein

35g

70% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

3 g

10% of RDA

Sugar

7 g

8% of RDA

Sodium

1450 mg

63% of RDA

Saturated Fat

2 g

10% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a spicier soup, add more Thai chili peppers.

Adjust the amount of fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar to achieve your desired level of sourness, saltiness, and sweetness.

If you can't find galangal, you can substitute ginger, but the flavor will be slightly different.

For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.

Don't overcook the shrimp, or they will become tough.

Cooking Equipment

Large pot or Dutch oven

Wine Pairings

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