Vegetarian Tom Yum Soup

Vegetarian Tom Yum Soup is a delightful Thai dish bursting with vibrant flavors, featuring aromatic herbs and spices, fresh vegetables, and a zesty broth. This soup is a perfect balance of heat and tanginess, making it a comforting yet invigorating meal.

Ingredients

• Vegetable broth - 500 ml
• Lemongrass - 2 stalks, chopped
• Galangal - 5 slices (or ginger if unavailable)
• Kaffir lime leaves - 4 leaves, torn
• Mushrooms - 150 g, sliced (shiitake or button)
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 g, halved
• Tofu - 200 g, cubed
• Thai chili peppers - 2, sliced (adjust for spice preference)
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Cilantro - 20 g, chopped
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a pot, bring the vegetable broth to a gentle boil over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped lemongrass, galangal slices, and torn kaffir lime leaves to the broth. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
3. Add the sliced mushrooms and halved cherry tomatoes to the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.
4. Carefully add the cubed tofu and sliced Thai chili peppers to the soup. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
5. Stir in the soy sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Adjust seasoning as needed.
6. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped cilantro and green onions before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from fresh herbs and vegetables.
• May aid digestion and boost the immune system due to its spicy and sour components.

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