Tom Kha Soup

A fragrant Thai soup featuring a homemade spice paste, coconut milk, prawns, mushrooms, and soba noodles.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 355 kcals 1420.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 25.6 grams 102.5 grams
Fat 22.2 grams 88.6 grams
Protein 14.6 grams 58.4 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
1
piece
Stock Cube
chicken or vegetable
3
tbsp
Fruits
2
piece
GrainsCereals
Liquids
1
l
Water
boiling
400
ml
2
piece
Lime Juice
plus more to serve
NutsSeeds
5
cm
Galangal
peeled, roughly chopped
2
clove
Garlic
peeled
1
stalk
Lemongrass
bruised
1
bunch
Coriander
leaves chopped, roots reserved
6
piece
Kaffir Lime Leaves
fresh or dried
1
handful
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
handful
Salt
to taste
1
handful
Thai Basil Leaves
for garnish
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Seafood
8
piece
Prawns
tiger or king, shelled, de-veined
Vegetables
5
cm
Ginger
peeled, roughly chopped
2
piece
Shallot
peeled, quartered
1
piece
Green Chilli
medium, seeds removed, roughly chopped
1
handful
4
piece
1
handful
1
handful
Shiso Cress
for garnish
1
piece
Green Chilli
sliced, for garnish

Steps

  • Blend the paste ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan and fry the paste for 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in the coconut milk and fish sauce.
  • Pour in 1 liter of boiling water and add the stock cube.
  • Add the prawns and cook in the broth until pink and opaque.
  • Add mushrooms and sugar snap peas and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Cook the soba noodles in boiling water, then drain.
  • Add lime juice to the soup and season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide noodles into four bowls and ladle the soup over them.
  • Garnish with basil, shiso cress, coriander, chilli, and extra lime juice.