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Tom Yum Mushroom Soup

Aromatic, spicy Thai mushroom soup with bright lime and lemongrass. One pot, ready in 20 minutes — tangy, herbaceous, and craveable.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
142
Protein
8g
Tom Yum Mushroom Soup
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 12 oz mixed mushrooms (cremini, oyster, shiitake), sliced
  • 2 tbsp tom yum paste
  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • 1 whole lime (juiced)
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro and Thai basil (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegan)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring broth to a simmer in a large pot over medium-high heat, ~3 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add tom yum paste and stir until dissolved, ~1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add sliced mushrooms and simmer until tender, 6–7 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in coconut milk, fish sauce, and lime juice until combined.

  5. 5

    Taste and adjust lime or fish sauce to your preference.

  6. 6

    Pour into bowls and top with cilantro and Thai basil. Serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot (3-4 quart)
  • wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • ladle
  • cutting board and knife

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