Tom Yum soup with tomatoes

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 55 mins

1. STEP 1

   

   Let's first prepare a piece of meat that will go into the broth.

2. STEP 2

   

   Put water in a saucepan and boil the breast in this case. In the meantime, let's prepare the shrimp. To do this, defrost them; if they are frozen, clean them.

3. STEP 3

   

   Let's cut the mushrooms. Divide the medium ones into quarters, small ones into halves, and very large ones into 6-8 parts.

4. STEP 4

   

   Let's prepare the seasoning. First, grind the chili and garlic in a convenient way.

5. STEP 5

   

   Then put it all in a saucepan with oil and fry, stirring, and after 5 minutes add finely chopped lemongrass. Fry for another 5 minutes (be sure to stir!).

6. STEP 6

   

   Pour in the prepared broth. As soon as it boils, add the peeled shrimp and mushrooms to the saucepan, and then after 5 minutes, without chopping, add the cherry tomatoes. Cook over medium heat for another 5-10 minutes (depending on the size of the cherry tomatoes).

7. STEP 7

   

   At the end, dilute 0.5 tsp in the broth. tamarid paste and pour into a saucepan with lemon juice. As soon as the soup boils, you can turn it off. If you want a richer taste and a nice texture, add a couple of tablespoons of cream at the end of cooking and simmer for a minute.