Tom Yum Soup

From recipeTinEats

12 small servings, 8 very large servings.

Ingredients:

• 3.5L of chicken stock and water, at least 1/3 chicken stock, or a higher ratio for a richer broth.
• 8 stacks of lemongrass
• 6cm ginger (use galangal if available)
• 4-8 thai chilies
• 12 garlic cloves
• 480g oyster mushrooms
• 4 roma tomatoes, diced
• 2 onions, diced
• 4 tsp sugar
• 12 tbsp fish sauce
• 12 tbsp lime juice (6 limes)
• 1200g cooked chicken or shrimp
• cilantro to garnish

Directions:

1. Add lemongrass, ginger, chilis, and garlic to broth, and simmer at least 10 mins, before straining out.
2. Add mushrooms, tomatoes, and onions, and simmer for about 3 mins.
3. Stir in sugar and fish sauce, simmering for an additional 1-2 mins.
4. Stir in lime juice and protein of choice, and serve garnished with cilantro.