Homemade Shrimp Tom Yum Soup for 8

Ingredients and Weight:

• 8 cups chicken broth
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• Cilantro for garnish

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

20 minutes

Difficulty Level:

3

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
2. Add the shrimp, mushrooms, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Cook until the shrimp are cooked through and the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the lime juice, fish sauce, Sriracha sauce, ginger, and sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and garnish with cilantro.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 5g
• Protein: 20g
• Carbohydrates: 25g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and tangy
• Packed with vegetables and shrimp
• Perfect for a warm and comforting meal

User Comments:

• "This soup is so flavorful and satisfying! The shrimp are cooked to perfection."
• "I love the balance of flavors in this soup. It's not too spicy, but it has a nice kick to it."
• "I'm not usually a fan of tom yum soup, but this one is amazing! It's so well-made and the ingredients are fresh."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have fish sauce, you can substitute soy sauce.
• If you're using frozen shrimp, thaw them before cooking.
• Be careful not to overcook the shrimp, or they will become tough.