Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons tom yum paste (found in Asian grocery stores)
  • 1 liter water
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube (optional)
  • 1/2 red bell pepper (I sometimes add yellow bell pepper too)
  • 1 stalk celery (sliced or chopped)
  • 3 cherry tomatoes (sliced in half)
  • 20 broccoli florets
  • 1/4 onion (sliced)
  • 4 mushrooms, sliced (I don't add mushrooms though it's staple of the recipe)
  • 1 -3 tablespoon sugar (Add 1 first, taste, add more or leave at 1)
  • 1 lime, juice of (start with 1/2 lime juice and add more to taste)
  • 1/2 lemon, juice of
  • 1 sprig cilantro

Method

  • Pour Liter of Water into Big Soup Pot and bring to a boil.
  • Add Bouillon Cube if using it.
  • Put 4 Tablespoons of Paste into the water, Stir until paste dissolves, reduce heat to medium low.
  • Add Broccoli and let cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the remaining vegetables and let cook for about 8-10 minutes. Stir frequently.
  • Add lime and lemon juice, sugar and cilantro. Stir. Taste and add more juice or sugar to your liking.
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve with a side of rice.