Tom Yum Soup– hot, fragrant, sour and most definitely involves a yum factor! Now there are different combinations on how to make this soup, but this coconut version is easy, quick yet packed with lots of flavour. Tom yum soup became one of my favourite soups to eat in Thailand because of the unique taste it has. They say it is packed with lots of good nutrients and apparently is quite good at curing the cold. This soup is something I constantly make and I often play around with the ingredients, depending on what I am craving for. This dish suits morning-glory, mushrooms, pork or chicken etc. This time, I used prawns, glass noodles and some of my favourite vegetables. I didn’t really measure anything for this recipe, the only important thing is to have a good quality tom yum paste. Of course, it would be possible to make this from scratch, you need galangal, lime juice/leaves, fish sauce, palm sugar and chicken stock… I haven’t tried making it myself yet, but I will one day as it is not an impossible task. However, for your ease, a great tom yum paste works well too! This soup is the perfect lunch or dinner rescue if you need to strip up something quickly and effortlessly.
Ingredients
Directions
Chop your carrot, courgette and kale into long thin slices. Chop your onion and grate some ginger and garlic. Gently pound the lemon grass and chop into rough pieces.
In a hot wok pan, add some sesame oil and begin to stir fry the garlic, ginger, lemon grass, onion and carrots. Add in the kale, prawns and courgette. Stir for a couple of minutes and add in the coconut milk (or cream) and a bit of water. Add in 2-3 generous tablespoons of tom yum paste and a drizzle of fish sauce. The tom yum paste I am using was found at a local Asian store and it has a nice spicy and sour kick to it, so I did not add any chili to this dish. Let it simmer gently for a about 7 minutes and add the noodles and the baby spinach leaves. Let the cook for a couple of minutes and the soup is ready.
This looks incredible! <3 I can't wait to make it.
Thank you for sharing.
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thank you <3 Let me know what you think when you've made it! xxx
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Oh I will try this tomorrow, and I got everything I need! Your blog
is amazing, I love the recipes and so I will follow your blog. Have a great day. Magny
Hi! This soup is so easy and happens to be one of favourites! I’m so glad your going to try it 🙂 Let know what you think! Have a wonderful day as well.
xx Hanna
Hi. It was absolutely amazing and easy to make, I love it.
I’m going to try with chicken next time. Big thank you!!!
I am so happy to hear you liked it!! Perfect <3 It's the perfect easy soup if your craving for Asian flavours! xx