Tom Yum Noodle Soup

Bowl of tom yum noodles with chopsticks twirled around the noodles.

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Tom Yum noodle soup is a flavorful Thai street food dish that combines the ever-popular Tom Yum broth with chewy noodles to make a comforting meal.

Prep Time6

Cook Time10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Thai

Diet: Low Calorie, Low Fat

Servings:

Calories: 446kcal

Author: Clara

Ingredients

Stock Ingredients

Shrimp shells and heads
1 stalk Lemongrass
1 Makrut Lime Leaf
Fresh Galangal
1-2 Thai chilies
1 clove Garlic

Soup Mix-Ins

2 oz Shrimp
3 oz Chicken thigh
1 cup Chicken stock
50 g Rice Noodles

Seasonings and Garnish

3 grams Nam Prik Pao
1 Lime
2 teaspoon Fish sauce
1 teaspoon Sugar
Cliantro (For garnish)

Instructions

Prep the chicken and shrimp – Cut the chicken into small, bite-sized pieces, trimming off the excess fat. Devein shrimp and reserve the head and the shells, reserving them for the shrimp stock.
Make the shrimp stock – Bring the shrimp shells and head to a boil in 2 cups of water and let simmer for about 5-10 minutes. Strain and remove the shrimp shells.
Infuse the herbs – Mince the galangal, rip the kaffir lime leaves, and chop the lemongrass using the top part. Smash the garlic clove as well to release flavor. Add them all to the shrimp stock and let simmer for about 5-10 minutes.
Cook the chicken and shrimp – Strain the herbs out and add in the raw chicken and shallots if using. Turn the heat to medium-high heat and cook until the chicken is almost done, about 2-3 minutes, before adding in the shrimp. Cook until both the chicken and shrimp are fully cooked, about 2-3 more minutes.
Cook the noodles – In a separate saucepan, bring water to a boil and cook noodles according to the package directions.
Season the soup – Season with fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, and nam prik pao. Mix thoroughly and adjust to taste if needed.
Create your noodle bowl – Add your cooked noodles to a bowl, and pour the soup and proteins over the noodles.
Garnish and enjoy – Garnish with cilantro, top with soft-boiled egg if desired, and enjoy.

Notes

Substitutions and Variations

Switch up the noodle type – Make a tom yum noodle soup by pairing this with a serving of egg or rice noodles.

Notes on the kaffir lime leaves and galangal – These are staples in Thai cooking and can be found in Asian grocery stores. If you cannot find kaffir lime leaves, just omit them, but the flavor of the soup won’t be quite complete.

Expert Tips

Save the shrimp shells and heads for the stock – Steeping the soup with the shrimp shells and heads will give the stock a delicious umami flavor.

Soft-boiled egg – To make a soft-boiled egg, fill a saucepan with 1-inch of water and bring to a boil. Place the raw egg in the saucepan and cover with lid. Let steam for exactly 7 minutes before taking out the egg and placing it in an ice bath. Let it cook before peeling the egg. Check out this guide for more details on how to make a soft-boiled egg.

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