Thai Tom Yum Soup with Prawns & Mushrooms

       
          This is a traditional Thai clear soup which has all the flavours - hot, sweet and tangy. It is simply delicious, spicy and mouth watering. The prawns and mushrooms brings out the true flavor. Prawns can also be substituted with boiled and shredded chicken. For a more filling version, try with noodles. It is a complete meal in itself and a bowl of this appetizing soup gives complete satisfaction. 

           This is a Thai street food which is found all over the country. It has become very popular here now and can be found in many restaurants and eating joints. But a homemade Tom Yum soup is simply just out of this world. 

• 1 litre chicken stock
• 7-8 kaffir lime leaves
• 2" galangal (Thai ginger), sliced
• 2 stalks of lemongrass, each sliced into four 
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• 1 tsp. tomato paste
• 1/2 tsp. red chili powder
• 1 tbsp. tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup mushroom, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup prawns, cleaned and deveined
• salt to taste
• juice of 1 lemon
• coriander leaves to garnish

          Bring the stock to a boil.  Add the kaffir lime leaves, sliced galangal and lemongrass and simmer on low flame for 8 minutes.

          Add the mushroom, prawns, salt, red chili powder, green chilies, tomato paste and tomato sauce and simmer further for 3-5 minutes.

          Add lemon juice and simmer for a minute. Serve, garnished with coriander leaves.