Vegetarian Tom Yum Soup Recipe

A delicious vegetarian Tom Yum soup is easy to make and brings the classic Thai taste to the tastebuds. The core is a fragrant Thai stock, made by slow-simmering ingredients. While common ingredients for such a stock include galangal, chili, and lime, this version stands out with its unique blend.

It carries extra layers of flavor from torch ginger, spring onions, and coriander leaves with the roots. To keep it kid-friendly, chili is optional and can be added on top as preferred. These classic Thai ingredients come together to give this vegetarian soup Thai style its signature, quintessential tastes. 

Making extra Thai stock is practical, as it can be frozen and later used for other vegetable soups, or even for Tom Yum with chicken or seafood, making it versatile for multiple recipes (VEGETARIAN LOTUS SOUP RECIPE). 

 

Soft carrots and corn kernels add sweetness and texture, while other vegetables such as mushrooms, cauliflower, cabbage, leafy greens, or tofu can be included based on preference.

 

Vegetarian Tom Yum soup  (VEGETARIAN SPAGHETTI) is a delight as a starter, a light lunch, or a simple dinner, served on its own or with rice, or even as a vegetable Thai soup for a lighter meal. It is a healthy and versatile option among Thai vegetarian recipes, with bold and authentic flavors.

 

This recipe gives flexibility in ingredients and quantities, making it suitable for different tastes and seasonal vegetables. The balance of spice, tang, and natural sweetness makes vegetarian Tom Yum soup a nourishing meal.

 

Vegetarian Tom Yam Soup

Ingredients & How to Make Vegetarian Thai Stock
1 medium size red onion - sliced 
4 pieces kaffir lime leaves -tear into pieces
1 torch ginger - sliced
1 lemongrass - bruised
2 sprigs spring onion -cut into pieces
2 sprigs coriander leaves (with the roots) - slice
1 medium size carrot - slice
1 liter water

 

Method

Add these ingredients into a pot and slow simmer to extract the stock.

Drain off the ingredients and keep the stock aside.

 

Other Ingredients
1 medium size carrot - cut into match stick sizes/julienne 
1 cup corn kernels/frozen corn
1/2 tbsp light soy sauce
Lime juice - as needed
Palm sugar, pepper and salt for taste
Sliced red chilies and spring onion (for garnishing)

How to Make Vegetarian Tom Yum Soup
Pour the stock into a pot and simmer.
Season with soy sauce, lime juice, palm sugar, pepper and salt.
Add corn and carrot.
Simmer to soften and remove from heat.
Garnish with red chilies and spring onion before serving.