This quick tom yum soup recipe with prawns is a great choice for a delicious spicy lunch or dinner. It's easy to adapt too. Why not make it without prawns?Or just add noodles or rice to make it more filling!
1ltrstockI used chicken stock but you can use fish or vegetable stock instead
2tablespoontom yum pasteCheck the serving suggestion as different brands can vary in the quantities needed.
2teaspoonsoft brown sugar
1teaspoonfish sauceor a little extra to taste
1limeto serve
200gprawns
15gcoriander leavesroughly chopped
Instructions
Heat the oil in a large saucepan and when it is hot, add the ginger and garlic. Stir fry for a couple of minutes and then add the mushrooms and tomatoes. Continute to stir fry for another 2 minutes.
Pour in the stock and then stir in the tom yum paste and brown sugar.
Bring the soup up to the boil then lower to a simmer and stir in the prawns. Let them simmer for a couple of minutes and then add the fish sauce, most of the coriander and a squeeze of lime juice.
Taste and add extra fish sauce or lime juice if necessary. Serve topped with a little more coriander and a wedge of lime.
Notes
Nutritional information is approximate and a guideline only.