Tom Yum Soup

Tom Yum Soup is a spicy and sour soup that is popular in Thai cuisine. The soup is made with a variety of herbs and spices, along with mushrooms and shrimp or other seafood.

1. In a pot over medium heat, add the chicken broth, lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat and let simmer for 10-15 minutes. This will allow the herbs and spices to infuse into the broth.
2. Add the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and chili peppers. Stir to combine.
3. Add the mushrooms and shrimp and let simmer for 5-7 minutes until the shrimp have turned pink.
4. Remove the lemongrass and galangal pieces and discard.
5. Serve hot and enjoy the flavors of Thailand in a bowl!

Ingredients:

- 2 stalks lemongrass, cut into 3 inch pieces and bruised

- 2 inch piece galangal, sliced

- 6 kaffir lime leaves

- 2 tablespoons fish sauce

- 2 tablespoons lime juice

- 1 tablespoon sugar

- 2-3 chili peppers, sliced (adjust to desired heat level)

- 6 mushrooms, sliced

- 6-8 medium-sized shrimp, peeled and deveined

- 4 cups chicken broth

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