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Tom Yum

Tom Yum Noodle Soup - a Thai style hot and sour soup with shrimp, tomatoes, and shiitake mushrooms.

Morsels of Life - Tom Yum - Tom Yum Noodle Soup - a Thai style hot and sour soup with shrimp, tomatoes, and shiitake mushrooms.

After buying some lemongrass, I thought back to Thai food since they regularly use lemongrass. Hot and Sour Soup is a favorite of James, and Tom Yum is the Southeast Asian version. So why not make Tom Yum Noodle Soup? Well, I think I will! This noodle soup is a bit more complex than most, but it's well worth the time and effort. Also, I minced (or tried to mince) the lemongrass. I'd recommend just chopping it up and then straining it. I actually ended up straining it, so just slicing a few times would have saved quite a bit of time compared to mincing. Same goes for ginger. I would have grated or chopped it up well. Except after "mincing" the lemongrass, I didn't feel like it. :)

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Tom Yum Noodle Soup - a Thai style hot and sour soup with shrimp, tomatoes, and shiitake mushrooms.

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Yield: 2 servings

Materials:

Mass Weight Volume Number Material Notes
2 servings rice noodles
3 cups water or stock
77 grams 1.5 stalks lemongrass
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 pound shrimp, shelled and cleaned
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
1 tablespoon 3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup tomatoes, diced
85 grams 1/2 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
184 grams 1 bell pepper, sliced
1 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon cilantro
2 teaspoons chilies or chili pepper sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1.5 ounces ginger, sliced
87 grams 1/2 cup onions, sliced
56 grams 1 carrot, sliced


Methods:

Morsels of Life - Tom Yum Step 1 - Gather all materials. 1. Gather all materials.
Morsels of Life - Tom Yum Step 2 - Boil lemongrass and ginger in stock. 2. Boil lemongrass and ginger in stock.
Morsels of Life - Tom Yum Step 3 - Strain to remove lemongrass and ginger. 3. Strain to remove lemongrass and ginger.
Morsels of Life - Tom Yum Step 4 - Add onions, mushrooms, and chili peppers, brown sugar, garlic, and fish sauce to stock. 4. Add onions, mushrooms, and chili peppers, brown sugar, garlic, and fish sauce to stock.
Morsels of Life - Tom Yum Step 5 - Stir in shrimp, bell peppers, tomatoes, and carrots. 5. Stir in shrimp, bell peppers, tomatoes, and carrots.
Morsels of Life - Tom Yum Step 6 - Stir in remaining materials and bring to a boil. 6. Stir in remaining materials and bring to a boil.

Shared with: Full Plate Thursday, Artsy Fartsy Party, Thursday Favorite Things, BFF Open House, Saturday Sparks, Fiesta Friday, Handmade and Otherwise, What's for Dinner?, Hearth and Soul, Tuesdays at Our Home, Inspire Me Monday, Farm Fresh Tuesday, Wine'd Down Wednesday, Your Whims Wednesday, Party in Your PJs, Homestead Blog Hop

9 comments:

  1. I love hot and sour soup! This is just what I need on these chilly nights.

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    1. Ah, warm soup on a chilly night - sounds perfect. :)

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  2. Reading the recipe you can almost smell the fragrant broth!! Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party. Have a great week.

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    1. It really is! Thai food is just so fragrant and delicious. :)

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  3. I love this soup, thanks so much for sharing, I'll have to give it a try!

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  4. Sounds really good. I was never quite sure how to use lemongrass.

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    1. Yeah, lemongrass isn't something I get often, but when I do, it's all the Thai things. :) Hope you enjoy!

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  5. I have never had hot and sour soup, but this looks delicious, CJ. It's real comfort food. I've never cooked with lemongrass, so I will definitely bear your tips in mind when I do. I like the flavour of it when I've had it in restaurants. Thank you so much for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party Community. Take care.

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    1. Lemongrass is a bit different than most flavorings I'm used to as well. Learn from my mistakes so you don't have to make them again. :) Thanks for hosting, and stay healthy!

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