🍤 Thai Shrimp Soup
Thai shrimp soup is a flavorful and aromatic soup inspired by Thai cuisine, often featuring shrimp, coconut milk, lime, lemongrass, and chili. One of the most famous versions is Tom Yum Goong, a hot and sour Thai soup.
🧾 Ingredients
- 250–300 g Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups Chicken broth or water
- 1 cup Coconut milk (optional for creamy version)
- 2 stalks Lemongrass, cut and bruised
- 3–4 Kaffir lime leaves
- 3 slices Galangal or fresh ginger
- 2–3 Bird’s eye chili (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp Fish sauce
- 1 tbsp Lime juice
- ½ cup mushrooms, sliced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
👨🍳 Instructions
- Prepare the broth
- In a pot, bring chicken broth to a simmer.
- Add lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves. Simmer 5–10 minutes to release flavors.
- Cook the shrimp and vegetables
- Add shrimp and mushrooms, cooking until shrimp turn pink (about 3–5 minutes).
- Add seasonings
- Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, and sliced chili.
- If using coconut milk, add it now and heat gently (do not boil).
- Serve
- Remove lemongrass, lime leaves, and galangal slices before serving.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.
🌟 Tips
- Adjust spiciness by adding more or fewer chilies.
- For a creamier version, use full-fat coconut milk.
- Can serve with steamed rice for a more filling meal.
✅ Fun fact: Tom Yum Goong is considered Thailand’s national soup and balances hot, sour, salty, and slightly sweet flavors.
I can also provide:
- A quick 20-minute Thai shrimp soup recipe
- A low-spice version for kids
- How to make it authentically sour with tamarind or lime leaves
