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Thai Tom Yum Goong Soup

tom yum goong soup
Course: Main/Entree, Soup/Stew
Cuisine: Thai
MyPlate: Meat/Protein, Oil/Fat, Vegetables
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Fat
Type: Recipes
Allergen: Fish, Shellfish
Source: Cultural Cuisine Pamphlet
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 cups clear chicken broth
  • 2 stalks fresh lemongrass, halved
  • 6 leaves kaffir lime
  • 2 tbsp ginger, sliced (approximately 2 inch piece)
  • 2 red chili peppers
  • 1 lb medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (approximately 8-10 mushrooms)
  • 1 tsp chili oil
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 cup cilantro
  • ¼ cup green onions, chopped (approximately one stalk)

Instructions

  • In a medium pot, bring chicken broth to a boil.
  • Add lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, ginger, and red chili peppers and simmer uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Turn the heat to medium-high and remove lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves.
  • Add the shrimp and mushrooms and cook until shrimp are done, approximately 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add the chili oil, lime juice, and fish sauce.
  • Garnish with cilantro and green onions.
Nutrition Facts
Thai Tom Yum Goong Soup
Serving Size
 
1.5 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
152
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
157.28
mg
52
%
Sodium
 
1711
mg
74
%
Potassium
 
522
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
 
4
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Protein
 
24
g
48
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.