Authentic Thai Tom Yum Soup with Shrimp and Herbs | MyEve...

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 cups water or chicken broth
• 2 stalks lemongrass, cut into 2-inch pieces and smashed
• 5 slices fresh galangal (or ginger if unavailable)
• 5 kaffir lime leaves, torn
• 2 Thai chilies, smashed (adjust to taste)
• 200g mushrooms, sliced (straw or button mushrooms)
• 2 medium tomatoes, quartered
• 3 tbsp fish sauce (or to taste)
• 1 tbsp lime juice (or more to taste)
• 1 tsp sugar
• Fresh cilantro for garnish
• Optional: 1/4 cup evaporated milk or coconut milk for a creamy version