Tom Yum Soup (Best and Authentic!)

Name: Tom Yum Soup (Best and Authentic!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 3 cups water (reduced to 2 1/2 cups); 12 oz. (350g) shrimp (head-on and shell on or tiger prawn, head and shells peeled and deveined); 1 stalk lemongrass (cut into 3-inch (7cm) strips, pounded with a cleaver); 3 slices galangal; 6 kaffir lime leave ( bruised); 6 Thai chilies (bird's eye chilies, pounded ); 6 fresh oyster mushrooms (cut into pieces); 2 tablespoons nam prik pao (Thai roasted chili paste); 2 tablespoons nam prik pao oil; 3 teaspoons fish sauce; 3 1/2 tablespoons lime juice; cilantro leaves, (for garnishing, optional )

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:10min

This Tom Yum soup recipe is one of my all-time favorites to make at home! It’s the perfect mix of spicy, sour, and aromatic flavors from lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and chilies. Add in some shrimp and mushrooms, and you’ve got a comforting, flavorful bowl of Thai goodness that’s sure to hit the spot!

Updated at: Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:17:08 GMT