Shrimp Tom Yum Soup
🍲 Shrimp Tom Yum Soup
This Shrimp Tom Yum Soup is a classic Thai-inspired dish that delivers a bold balance of spicy, sour, salty, and savory flavors. The fragrant Tom Yum paste blends with creamy coconut milk and tangy tomatoes to create a rich broth, while tender shrimp add lean protein. Fresh mushrooms and chili bring depth and heat, finished with zesty lime juice and fragrant coriander for brightness.
Not only is it bursting with flavor, but it’s also a nutrient-packed, low-calorie soup that supports immunity, gut health, and overall wellness. Thanks to its combination of lean protein, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory herbs, Tom Yum is often considered a healing soup that both comforts and energizes.
Benefits of Each Ingredient
Vegetable Stock → Provides a light, mineral-rich base while keeping the soup low in calories.
Tom Yum Paste → A blend of lemongrass, galangal, chili, and kaffir lime—rich in antioxidants, aids digestion, reduces inflammation, and boosts immunity.
Coconut Milk → Adds creaminess while providing healthy fats (MCTs) that support energy, brain health, and satiety.
Chopped Tomatoes → High in vitamin C, lycopene, and antioxidants; support heart health and reduce inflammation.
Shiitake Mushrooms → Known for immune-boosting properties, they’re also a source of vitamin D, B vitamins, and fiber.
Shrimp → Lean protein source rich in selenium, iodine, and astaxanthin (a powerful antioxidant for skin and eye health).
Fish Sauce → Adds depth of flavor while providing minerals and amino acids that aid digestion.
Lime Juice → Packed with vitamin C, aids digestion, boosts immunity, and enhances iron absorption.
Fresh Coriander (Cilantro) → Natural detoxifier, rich in antioxidants, supports digestion and may help remove heavy metals.
Fresh Red Chili → Boosts metabolism, supports circulation, and provides vitamin C and capsaicin (anti-inflammatory).
This soup is not only comforting but also acts like a natural tonic—refreshing, nourishing, and deeply satisfying.