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Homemade Tom Yum Soup

Homemade Tom Yum Soup

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine vegetable broth and shrimp in a large pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a low boil for 10 minutes, then lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove shrimp from broth; remove and discard shells. Set cooked shrimp aside.
  4. 4 Add lime juice and pulp, chile peppers, lemongrass, ginger, tom yum paste, fish sauce, sugar, and chile sauce to broth; cook for 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove chile peppers, lemongrass, and ginger slices with a slotted spoon and discard. Return cooked shrimp to broth and remove the pot from heat.
  6. 6 Ladle soup into bowls. Top with mushrooms and green onions.

By Nader

Spicy Thai Vegetable Soup

Spicy Thai Vegetable Soup

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
75 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring the rice and water to a boil in a pot. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 45 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook the onion, garlic, ginger, and carrots 5 minutes, until tender. Mix in broccoli, red bell pepper, coconut milk, broth, wine, fish sauce, soy sauce, Thai chile peppers, lemon grass, garlic sauce, and saffron. Simmer 25 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour soup in batches into a blender or food processor, and blend until smooth and creamy. Return to the pot, and mix in yogurt and cooked rice. Top with cilantro to serve.

By Krista

Chicken Long Rice Soup

Chicken Long Rice Soup

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring chicken broth, chicken, salt, and ginger to a boil in a large pot over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until chicken tender and no longer pink, about 35 minutes. Remove chicken; strain broth into a new pot. Discard remaining solids.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, place noodles in a large bowl and cover with hot water. Set aside until noodles softened, about 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir onion into broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Meanwhile, remove skin and bones from chicken; discard. Roughly chop chicken meat.
  4. 4 After noodles sat 30 minutes, stir noodles, chicken, green onion, and bok choy into broth; simmer until noodles tender.

By Mama Smith

Ramen Noodle Soup

Ramen Noodle Soup

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine broth and noodles in a medium saucepan; cover and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring to break up noodles.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to medium and add soy sauce, chili oil, and ginger. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir in sesame oil.
  5. 5 Garnish with green onions and serve.

By dakota kelly

Wonton Soup

Wonton Soup

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 To make the wontons: Mix pork, shrimp, rice wine, soy sauce, brown sugar, green onions, and ginger together in a large bowl until well combined. Let stand for 25 to 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Spoon about 1 teaspoon filling onto the center of a wonton wrapper. Moisten all four wrapper edges with water and fold over filling to make a triangle; press the edges firmly to seal.
  4. 4 Bring left and right corners together above filling; overlap the tips of these corners, moisten with water, and press together to seal. Repeat until all wrappers have been filled and sealed.
  5. 5 To make the soup: Bring chicken stock to a rolling boil in a pot. Gently drop in wontons and cook for 5 minutes.
  6. 6 Ladle into bowls and garnish with green onions.
  7. 7 Enjoy!

By MARBALET

Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large pot over low heat. Add onion and ginger; cook and stir until soft and translucent without browning onion, about 10 minutes. Add butternut squash and carrot; cook and stir, about 3 minutes. Add apple and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in broth, increase heat to medium, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until vegetables are soft, about 20 minutes. Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
  2. 2 Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
  3. 3 Pour in coconut milk and season with salt and pepper. Add lemon juice and maple syrup; stir until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

By kochbiene

Salmon Turnip Greens Soup

Salmon Turnip Greens Soup

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour water into a large pot. Add celery, carrots, potatoes, onion, and ginger to the water; season generously with salt and pepper. Bring the water to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until carrots are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir turnip greens and soy sauce into the soup; cook until greens wilt, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir spaghetti into the simmering mixture; cook until the pasta is just beginning to soften, about 10 minutes. Add salmon and lemon juice to the liquid. Remove pot from heat and let salmon steep in the soup until warmed, about 5 minutes.

By vbos

Spicy Sweet Potato Soup

Spicy Sweet Potato Soup

4.6

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream and lime zest. Set aside in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to blend.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook for about 5 minutes, until softened. Add sweet potatoes, and chicken stock. Season with cumin, chili flakes and ginger. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
  3. 3 Puree the soup using an immersion blender or regular blender. If using a counter top blender, puree in small batches, filling the blender just a bit past half way to avoid spillage. Whisk peanut butter into the soup, and heat through. Stir in lime juice, and salt.
  4. 4 Ladle into warm bowls, and top with a dollop of the reserved sour cream, a few pieces of diced tomato, and a sprinkle of cilantro.

By Sarbek

Vegan Red Lentil Soup

Vegan Red Lentil Soup

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, ginger, garlic, and fenugreek; cook and stir until onion is tender.
  2. 2 Add lentils, squash, and cilantro, then stir in water, coconut milk, and tomato paste. Season with curry powder, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until lentils and squash are tender.

By LabelleChef

Moroccan Harira (Bean Soup)

Moroccan Harira (Bean Soup)

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together beef stock and lentils in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and keep at a simmer while preparing onion.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, cinnamon stick, ginger, turmeric, cumin, and black pepper in hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes; add to stock mixture.
  3. 3 Pour garbanzo beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, and quinoa into stock mixture; stir and bring to a boil. Stir in parsley and cilantro; reduce heat to low and cook at a simmer until lentils are tender, about 45 minutes.
  4. 4 Drizzle lemon juice over soup to serve.

By modestalmond

Chef John's Hot and Sour Soup

Chef John's Hot and Sour Soup

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Soak dried shiitake mushrooms in hot water, stirring occasionally, until soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain well and slice into thin strips.
  3. 3 Whisk soy sauce, vinegar, ground white pepper, and sesame oil together in a small bowl for hot and sour mixture; set aside until needed.
  4. 4 Whisk cornstarch and water together in another small bowl for slurry; set aside until needed.
  5. 5 Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ginger, sliced green onions, and shiitake mushrooms. Cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and bring up to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. 6 Stir in carrot, red pepper, bamboo shoots, tofu, and the hot and sour mixture. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. 7 Raise heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Stir the soup slowly with a spoon while transferring in the beaten eggs in a steady stream to create thin ribbons. Keep stirring until the soup comes back to a boil. Reduce heat to medium.
  8. 8 Stir the cornstarch slurry to make sure it's well blended, then slowly drizzle it into the soup while stirring constantly. Soup should thicken up within 1 to 2 minutes. Turn off heat, taste for seasoning, and serve.
  9. 9 Enjoy!

By John Mitzewich

Cabbage Veggie Cream Soup

Cabbage Veggie Cream Soup

4.4

Prep
40 min
Cook
60 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the sausage in the hot pot until crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease; reserve the browned sausage.
  2. 2 Pour the olive oil into the pot; stir in the garlic, ginger, onion, butternut squash, beets, red potatoes, carrots, and cabbage. Cook and stir for 10 minutes. Season with hot pepper sauce, dill, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add the browned sausage, chicken broth, cream of mushroom soup, and vinegar. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until all of the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.

By Charissa

Egg Kulambu

Egg Kulambu

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the eggs into a saucepan in a single layer and fill with water to cover by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil; remove from the heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 15 minutes; drain. Run cold water over the eggs to cool completely; peel. Cut 4 slits into each of the eggs.
  2. 2 Roast the fennel seeds, cumin seeds, and peppercorns in a small skillet over medium heat until very fragrant; grind into powder. Set aside.
  3. 3 Heat the oil in a large skillet or kadhai over medium heat. Stir the turmeric into the oil. Quickly fry the eggs in the hot oil on all sides, about 2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  4. 4 Cook the onions in the hot oil until golden brown; add the ginger, garlic, and tomatoes and continue cooking until the tomatoes are soft. Stir the ground seed mixture, ground red pepper, and ground coriander into the onion mixture and cook another 1 to 2 minutes. Pour the water into the skillet. Add the coconut, jaggery, tamarind, and salt; return to a boil and cook until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; add the eggs and allow to simmer another 10 minutes. If the gravy is too thick, thin out with a little water. Garnish with the cilantro leaves to serve.

By SUSMITA

Grilled Mahi Mahi in Thai Coconut Sauce

Grilled Mahi Mahi in Thai Coconut Sauce

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a grill pan over medium heat.
  2. 2 Stir coconut milk, 2 tablespoons each cilantro and green onions, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and fish sauce together in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
  3. 3 Brush mahi mahi fillets with enough sauce to coat; place into the hot grill pan. Cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 7 minutes per side.
  4. 4 While the fish is cooking, cook remaining sauce at a boil until slightly thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and keep warm until fish is done.
  5. 5 Transfer fish to a serving platter. Drizzle warm sauce over top and garnish with remaining cilantro and green onions.

By Chris Denzer

Thai Style Shrimp

Thai Style Shrimp

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine the garlic, ginger, jalapeno, salt and turmeric in the container of a food processor or blender. Process to a smooth paste. Set aside.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, and cook until translucent, stirring frequently. Mix in the spice paste, and cook for a few minutes to release the oils.
  3. 3 Add shrimp, and cook for a few minutes until pink, then add the tomatoes and coconut milk. Cover, and simmer for about 5 minutes, then remove the lid and simmer an additional 5 minutes to thicken the sauce. Stir in the fresh basil during the last minute of cooking.

By Colleen Moir

Tom Ka Gai (Coconut Chicken Soup)

Tom Ka Gai (Coconut Chicken Soup)

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut chicken into thin strips and saute in oil for to 2 to 3 minutes until the chicken turns white.
  2. 2 In a pot, bring coconut milk and water to a boil. Reduce heat. Add ginger, fish sauce, lime juice, cayenne powder and turmeric. Simmer until the chicken is done, 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Sprinkle with scallions and fresh cilantro and serve steaming hot.

By MARBALET

Adrienne's Tom Ka Gai

Adrienne's Tom Ka Gai

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat peanut oil. Stir in garlic, ginger, lemon grass, red pepper, coriander and cumin and cook until fragrant, 2 minutes. Stir in chicken and onion and cook, stirring, until chicken is white and onion is translucent, 5 minutes. Stir in bok choy and cook until it begins to wilt, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in water, coconut milk, fish sauce and cilantro. Simmer until chicken is thoroughly cooked and flavors are well blended, 30 minutes.

By Adrienne Barnett

Thai Cashew Chicken

Thai Cashew Chicken

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a resealable plastic bag, mix the soy sauce, fish sauce, hot pepper sauce, garlic, and ginger. Place the chicken in the bag, seal, and marinate at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
  2. 2 In a medium saucepan, bring the jasmine rice and 2 cups water to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved. Stir in the onion, and cook about 5 minutes, until tender. Reserving the marinade mixture, place the chicken into the skillet, and cook about 10 minutes, until browned.
  4. 4 Stir the reserved marinade and 3/4 cup water into the skillet, and bring to a boil. Continue to cook and stir 10 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. Thoroughly blend in the peanut butter. Serve over the jasmine rice with a sprinkling of cashews.

By Skoals

Amazing Simple Thai Tofu

Amazing Simple Thai Tofu

3.7

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil and sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and cook green onions for one minute. Add tofu, and continue cooking 4 minutes more, sprinkling with soy sauce halfway through. Gently stir in the peanut butter and ginger, being careful not to break the tofu, until well incorporated.
  2. 2 Remove from heat, and toss in coconut. Transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

By ROSEGRABOWSKI

Slow Cooker Thai Pork with Peppers

Slow Cooker Thai Pork with Peppers

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
310 min
Total
330 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine bell peppers, chicken broth, soy sauce, peanut butter, garlic, honey, ginger, and pepper flakes in a slow cooker; add pork, turning to coat.
  2. 2 Cover the slow cooker. Cook on Low until pork is tender, 5 to 6 hours.
  3. 3 Transfer pork from sauce to a cutting board using a slotted spoon. Shred pork; return to sauce in the slow cooker. Cook until hot, about 10 minutes; serve.

By fullerla

Thai Banana Salsa with King Prawns

Thai Banana Salsa with King Prawns

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
3 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, mix bananas, cucumbers, mint, cilantro, ginger, and red chile pepper to make salsa.
  2. 2 In a small bowl, blend lime juice, fish sauce, and brown sugar until sugar has dissolved. Thoroughly mix into the salsa.
  3. 3 Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Place prawns in the water, and cook 3 minutes, or until flesh is opaque. Serve with the banana salsa.

By NiTeAn6eL

Peanut Butter Noodles

Peanut Butter Noodles

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook udon in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, peanut butter, ginger, honey, garlic, and chili paste in a medium saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until peanut butter melts and sauce is heated through.
  3. 3 Add drained noodles to peanut butter sauce; toss to coat. Garnish with green onions and peanuts.

By Amy Brolsma

Thai Chicken

Thai Chicken

3.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
125 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix soy sauce, garlic, hot pepper sauce, and ginger together in a large bowl until well combined. Add chicken to the bowl, turn to coat evenly, then cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  2. 2 When ready to cook, remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Reserve marinade in the bowl.
  3. 3 Heat sesame oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Add onion and sauté for 5 minutes. Add chicken; cook and stir until evenly browned, about 5 minutes. Add water and reserved marinade and bring to a boil.
  4. 4 Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Add peanut butter, stir until well combined, and simmer for 10 more minutes. Transfer chicken to a serving platter, pour the sauce over top, and garnish with green onions.

By Debora

Thai-style Cucumber Salad

Thai-style Cucumber Salad

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together the tamarind juice, cilantro, peanuts, rice vinegar, brown sugar, fish sauce, red pepper flakes, sesame oil, and ginger in a large bowl. Stir in the cucumber. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes before serving.

By Michael Alejandro Genao

Fresh Spring Rolls With Thai Dipping Sauce

Fresh Spring Rolls With Thai Dipping Sauce

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a bowl of cool water, soak a wrapper until limp. Lay wrapper out flat. Place 1/6 of lettuce down middle of wrapper, then 1/6 of shrimp, cucumber, carrot, and cilantro. Fold over each end and tightly roll the wrapper around the contents, as if making a burrito. Moisten at seam; press to close.
  2. 2 Lay on plate, cover with moist paper towel and refrigerate until ready to serve. Then slice in two and serve with dipping sauce, below, or peanut sauce.
  3. 3 To make the Quick Thai Dipping Sauce: Combine mirin, soy sauce, vinegar, and ginger in a small bowl.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper

The Best Thai Peanut Sauce

The Best Thai Peanut Sauce

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix together peanut butter, coconut milk, water, lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, hot sauce, ginger, and garlic in a medium serving bowl until well combined. Stir in cilantro just before serving.

By Stephanie Morissette

Thai-Dipped Beef Tri Tip

Thai-Dipped Beef Tri Tip

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
190 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place lemongrass (bruised and chopped—see Chef's Notes), fish sauce, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, onion, vegetable oil, coriander, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne pepper in a large mixing bowl; whisk until thoroughly mixed.
  2. 2 Poke both sides of tri-tip roast numerous times with the tines of a fork to allow marinade to penetrate into the roast; add to marinade and toss to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate 2 to 12 hours, occasionally flipping roast and poking it more with a fork.
  3. 3 Remove roast from marinade, allowing excess to drip off; place on a paper-towel-lined tray to drain briefly. Reserve marinade.
  4. 4 Preheat an outdoor grill to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C), indirect heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  5. 5 Cook on the preheated grill over indirect heat, covered, basting with marinade and turning occasionally, 35 to 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 to 135 degrees F (54 degrees C). Transfer roast to a cutting board; rest before slicing, at least 20 minutes.
  6. 6 Heat any remaining marinade in a saucepan to a boil; simmer 1 or 2 minutes. Serve sauce with roast.

By John Mitzewich

Thai Meatballs in a Tomato Coconut Curry Sauce

Thai Meatballs in a Tomato Coconut Curry Sauce

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine pork, fish sauce, garlic, ginger, lemon grass paste, cilantro, and peanut oil in a mixing bowl. Mix well. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.
  2. 2 Shape pork mixture into 1 1/4-inch meatballs. (Mixture should yield approximately 34 to 36 meatballs.)
  3. 3 Heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs in batches, giving the pan a shake occasionally. Turn meatballs until brown on all sides and cooked through, approximately 14 to 16 minutes. Remove meatballs to a bowl.
  4. 4 In a large saucepan, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Cook onion until translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Add tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Stir in curry paste. Cover and simmer over low heat until sauce begins to reduce, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  5. 5 Process sauce with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in coconut milk and adjust taste by adding additional salt if needed. Return meatballs to sauce and simmer for an additional 5 minutes, or until warmed through.
  6. 6 Garnish with cilantro if desired.

By France Cevallos

Thai Tuna Burgers

Thai Tuna Burgers

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a bowl, thoroughly mix minced tuna, bread crumbs, green onion, carrot, ginger, cilantro, sesame oil, ketchup, soy sauce, cumin, salt, pepper, and egg. Cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat oven broiler.
  3. 3 Form tuna mixture into 6 patties, and place in a broiler pan on top oven rack. Cook, uncovered, 4 minutes per side, or until easily flaked with a fork. Serve on hamburger buns with lettuce and tomato.

By dakota kelly