Thai Tom Yum Soup with Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 2 stalks lemongrass, cut into 2-inch pieces and smashed
• 3 slices galangal
• 3 leaves kaffir lime, torn
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 pieces Thai chilies, smashed
• 1 cup cilantro, chopped

Method

1. 01
   In a large pot, bring the chicken stock to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. 02
   Add the lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves to the pot and let it simmer for 5 minutes to release the flavors.
3. 03
   Add the mushrooms and continue to simmer for another 3 minutes.
4. 04
   Stir in the fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar, adjusting to taste.
5. 05
   Add the shrimp and chilies to the pot and cook until the shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
6. 06
   Remove the pot from heat and discard the lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves.
7. 07
   Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.