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This vegetarian version uses a variety of mushrooms simmered in a fragrant broth of lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 liter vegetable stock","name":"Vegetable Stock","quantity":1,"unit":"l","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"quart","form":"liquid","notes":"Low sodium preferred","group":"Soup Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"400g mushrooms (oyster, straw, or button)","name":"Mushrooms","quantity":400,"unit":"g","usQuantity":14.1,"usUnit":"oz","form":"sliced","notes":"Assorted varieties","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 stalks lemongrass","name":"Lemongrass","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"bruised and cut into 2-inch pieces","notes":"Use only the lower white part","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"30g galangal","name":"Galangal","quantity":30,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"oz","form":"thinly sliced","notes":"","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"5 kaffir lime leaves","name":"Kaffir Lime Leaves","quantity":5,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":5,"usUnit":"piece","form":"torn to release oils","notes":"","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"4 Thai bird's eye chilies","name":"Chili","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"lightly bruised","notes":"Adjust for spice preference","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"3 tbsp soy sauce","name":"Soy Sauce","quantity":45,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"Light soy sauce","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"4 tbsp lime juice","name":"Lime juice","quantity":60,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"freshly squeezed","notes":"","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1 tsp sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"granulated","notes":"Optional, to balance the sourness","group":"Seasoning","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"1/4 cup fresh cilantro","name":"Cilantro","quantity":10,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"roughly chopped","notes":"","group":"Garnish","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large pot, bring the vegetable stock to a boil over medium-high heat.","group":"Cooking","title":"Bring the vegetable stock","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the bruised lemongrass, sliced galangal, torn kaffir lime leaves, and bruised chilies. Simmer for about 5 minutes until the broth becomes highly aromatic.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the bruised lemongrass, sliced galangal, torn kaffir lime leaves","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the mushrooms to the pot and continue to simmer for another 3-5 minutes until the mushrooms are cooked through and tender.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the mushrooms","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Stir in the soy sauce and sugar (if using). Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.","group":"Seasoning","title":"Stir in the soy sauce and sugar","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Seasoning"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Turn off the heat. Stir in the fresh lime juice and top with fresh cilantro. Serve hot.","group":"Finishing","title":"Turn off the heat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Always add the lime juice after removing the pot from the heat to preserve its fresh, zesty flavor and prevent bitterness. Use a mix of mushrooms like oyster, straw, or shiitake for the best texture.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Thai"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer"],"equipment":["Large pot","Knife","Cutting board","Ladle"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","low_fat","low_carb","dairy_free","gluten_free"],"allergens":["soy"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"bowl","note":"Main course servings"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The aromatic broth can be made a day in advance. Reheat and add fresh mushrooms and lime juice just before serving."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container. Note that mushrooms may soften further upon reheating.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat gently on the stovetop. Add a squeeze of fresh lime if the flavor has dulled."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_7f7c7d0c98%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=ae034926-90fe-4d6e-a1ff-8c8d2db6208b","imageAlt":"Tom Yum Mushroom (Tom Yum Hed) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["spicy","sour","thai soup","umami","healthy","low calorie","fragrant"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Tom Yum Mushroom (Tom Yum Hed)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T21:34:48.586Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T21:34:48.586Z","related":[{"id":"laksa_f56760c1ba","slug":"classic-singaporean-curry-laksa","title":"Classic Singaporean Curry Laksa","description":"A fragrant, rich, and spicy coconut-based noodle soup featuring succulent shrimp, absorbent tofu puffs, and silky rice noodles. 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