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Spicy Thai Tom Yum soup
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High-Protein Thai Tom Yum Soup with Prawns

High-Protein Thai Tom Yum Soup with Prawns
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snack, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 stalks lemongrass bruised and cut into pieces
  • 3 –4 kaffir lime leaves optional
  • 1 small thumb-sized piece galangal or ginger thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small red chili sliced (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 –2 teaspoons chili paste or chili flakes optional
  • 1 teaspoon sugar or sugar substitute optional
Protein & Veggies
  • 12 –16 large prawns peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro or coriander leaves
  • Optional: scallions sliced

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, bring the chicken broth and water to a simmer.
  2. Add the lemongrass pieces, lime leaves (if using), galangal or ginger, garlic, and sliced chili. Let the aromatics infuse the broth for 5–7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the fish sauce, lime juice, and chili paste (if using). Adjust heat and seasoning to taste.
  4. Add the mushrooms and cherry tomatoes, and let them cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly softened.
  5. Add the prawns to the pot and cook for 2–3 minutes, until they turn pink and opaque.
  6. Remove from heat and discard the lemongrass pieces and lime leaves.
  7. Stir in chopped cilantro and scallions (if using) just before serving for freshness.

Notes

  • Protein: ~24 g
  • Fat: ~6 g
  • Carbohydrates: ~10 g
  • Fiber: ~2 g
  • Sugar: ~4 g