What People Love About This Recipe
🌶"Perfect hot and sour balance"Authentic Thai flavor
🌿"Incredibly aromatic"Lemongrass and galangal
🔥"Warming and comforting"Perfect when sick
🥬"Loaded with mushrooms"Hearty and satisfying
Recipe Overview
This classic Thai tom yum soup features a fragrant, spicy, and sour broth made with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and fresh chilies. Loaded with mushrooms and tofu, finished with fresh lime juice and cilantro.
Pro Tips from the Comments
- Bruise the aromatics: "Crush the lemongrass and galangal to release more flavor" - @thaifoodtips
- Add lime at the end: "Add lime juice right before serving to keep it fresh" - @souplover
- Make it creamy: "Add a splash of coconut milk for tom yum nam khon style" - @bangkokfoodie
Community Reviews & Tips
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This is exactly like what I grew up eating in Bangkok! The key is really fresh aromatics - don't skip the galangal and kaffir lime leaves. I make a big pot whenever I feel a cold coming on. Added rice noodles to make it a complete meal!
SO GOOD! The balance of hot, sour, salty, and a touch of sweet is perfect. I added coconut milk for the creamy version and it was incredible. My new go-to soup recipe!