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At first sip of this Thai tom yum soup, you’ll be overcome by the almost intoxicating flavors of lemongrass, garlic, lime, coconut milk, and chili combined with a chicken stock base and topped up with shrimp. If you like spicy, I recommend either fresh red chilies or getting yourself a bottle of chili oil and adding anywhere from a few drops to a few teaspoons. Or leave the chili out for a terrific mild tom yum. Once you’ve made this special Thai soup, it will likely stay on your family favorite list forever.

Ingredients

• 12 to 14 medium shrimp (or 8 to 10 large, raw, shells left on or removed)
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 1 stalk lemongrass (lower 1/3, finely minced)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 3 tablespoons onion (minced)
• 6 teaspoons galangal (or ginger)
• 3 leaves kaffir lime (or bay leaves)
• 1 teaspoon lime juice (or lemon juice)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 carrot (thickly sliced)
• 1 to 2 cups shiitake mushrooms
• 1 small zucchini (sliced into half-moons)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (sliced in half)
• 1/4 to 1/3 can coconut milk (adding more or less to taste)
• 1 teaspoon chili oil
• 1/3 cup fresh coriander
• Optional: brown sugar (to taste)
• Optional: crushed chili pepper flakes (to taste)

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