Tom Yum soup everybodys favourite Thai soupis finally here!

Bonus: Tom Yum is probably thehealthiest Thai dishever, clocking in at just 156 calories!

Tom Yum Soup

Asian food has some of the best soups in the world!

White bowl with Tom Yum Soup (Thai soup) with prawns / shrimp, mushrooms, tomato and garnished with coriander and chilli

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Tom Yum Soup isgood for you, with just 156 calories per serving and very low fat.

Ive no idea which is more popular, and truthfully I like both equally so I dont play favourites.

Thecreamy versionhas a slightly bigger flavour punch because of the addition of the chilli paste.

Two types of Tom Yum Soup - clear and creamy

The evaporated milk really doesnt add flavour, it just changes the appearance.

Difference between Tom Yum and Tom Kha?

Tom Yum is best made with whole prawns/shrimp that you peel yourself.

Pot of Tom Yum Soup broth simmering on the stove

But Ive got a recipe made with frozen peeled prawns too see recipe notes!!

Key to this soup broth are all the fragrant fresh herbs and spices you see below.

The kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, galangal, chilli and garlic.

What goes in Tom Yum Soup (Thai soup)

They impart such beautiful flavour into the soup!

And heres the stuff IN the soup.

A lot of plonk and simmer above to make the broth.

What goes in Tom Yum Soup (Thai soup)

And more plonk and simmer below when you add the stuff into the soup.

The broth looks deceptively simple clear and unassuming.

But wait until you try it!

Process steps illustrating how to make the broth for Thai Tom Yum Soup

Can you freeze Tom Yum soup?

Yes you’re free to!

And now for the creamy version!

Process steps for how to make Thai Tom Yum Soup

But its not, its evaporated milk.

Whichever you choose classic clear or the creamy version, you are going to love it.

It tastes 100% authentic, as good as you get at Thai restaurants.

Rustic white bowl with Thai Soup - Tom Yum soup - ready to be eaten

Its astonishingly easy, SUPER HEALTHY, and tastes just like the real deal!

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Process steps for how to make creamy Tom Yum Soup

Thai chilli paste and evaporated milk to make creamy Tom Yum Soup

Pot with creamy Tom Yum Soup, fresh off the stove

Creamy Tom Yum Soup in a blue bowl, ready to be eaten

White bowl with Tom Yum Soup (Thai soup) with prawns / shrimp, mushrooms, tomato and garnished with coriander and chilli

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