Authentic Thai Tom Yum Goong Soup

Ingredients

• 3 stalks of lemongrass
• 6 slices of galangal
• 10 kaffir lime leaves, torn
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 shallots, sliced thinly
• 6 Thai birds eye chilis (optional)
• 2 cups of chicken broth
• 1/2 pound of chicken
• 1/2 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 15 oz straw mushrooms
• 15 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 tablespoon of fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon of premade tom yum paste
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• 1 tablespoon of salt
• 2 limes, juiced
• fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Trim off the top third and root of...: Trim off the top third and root of the lemongrass stalks. Using a food mallet or side of a knife, smash the lemongrass to allow the aromatics of the lemongrass to release the flavors.

2. 2

   Put the water in a large pot on...: Put the water in a large pot on the stovetop. Add the lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, garlic, and shallots, and birds eye chiles. Bring to a boil.

3. 3

   Add in the chicken broth, chicken, straw mushrooms,...: Add in the chicken broth, chicken, straw mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, fish sauce, tom yum paste, sugar, and salt to the pot. Bring to a boil again.

4. 4

   Reduce the heat to low and simmer for...: Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Add in the shrimp and bring to a...: Add in the shrimp and bring to a boil again until thoroughly cooked.

6. 6

   Add lime juice and stir until incorporated.

7. 7

   Garnish with cilantro and serve.