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Vegetarian Tom Yum Soup Recipe

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Vegetarian tom yum soup recipe, an easy Thai soup recipe for the vegetarians to enjoy!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Tom Yum Chilli Paste

  • 5 dry red chillies
  • 2 tablespoon chopped carrots
  • 2 tablespoon chopped onions or shallots
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 2 tablespoon soya sauce
  • 2 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoon lime juice
  • 4 tablespoon oil

To Prepare The Soup

  • 2 kaffir lime leaves torn into two
  • 2 one-inch pieces of galangal no need to peel
  • 2 half-inch pieces of lemon grass
  • 2 tablespoon chopped carrot
  • 2 tablespoon chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoon chopped tomato
  • 2 tablespoon tofu optional
  • 1 handful of mixed vegetables cabbage, baby corn, broccoli, mushroom, etc
  • 1.5 tablespoon soya sauce
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar or regular sugar
  • 1 tablespoon coriander leaves cilantro
  • 1-2 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1-2 teaspoon tom yum chilli paste
  • 1-2 tablespoon coconut milk

Instructions
 

To Prepare Tom Yum Chilli Paste

  • Grind together all the ingredients into a smooth paste
  • Set aside until needed

To Prepare the Soup

  • Boil 500ml water in a wok or large pan
  • Add 2 kaffir lime leaves (torn into two pieces), 2 one-inch slices of galangal, and 2 half-inch pieces of lemon grass
  • Boil for 3-4 minutes
  • Now add all vegetables and tofu you prefer to use - carrot, onion, tomato, tofu, mushrooms, broccoli, etc
  • Boil for 5-6 minutes until tender yet firm
  • Now add 1.5 tablespoon soya sauce and 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • Boil for another minute and turn off the heat
  • Add 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves, 2 teaspoon lime juice (adjust to taste), 1-2 teaspoon tom yum paste, and 1-2 tablespoon coconut milk
  • Mix well, adjust salt if needed, and serve hot