Tom Yum Chicken Soup

Tom Yum Chicken soup is the chicken variation of the traditional Tom Yum soup. Tom Yum is simple and full of Thai flavours. The name Tom Yum in Thai means “boiling” and “spicy and sour”, so the soup literally means boiling, spicy and sour, which is the perfect description of this flavourful soup. The tom yum chicken soup recipe perfectly balances all the distinct Thai flavours- spicy, sweet, tang ... y, salty and sour. These flavours have made this soup popular in India too as it is perfectly suited to the Indian palate. Lean, full of proteins, fibres and other nutrients, it is ideal for a comforting and healthy meal suitable for all age groups. Being low on fat and gluten makes it the perfect soup for everyone. Kids love this soup for its rich and creamy taste. Tom Yum Chicken soup is filling and light, so perfect for everyday home meals in lunch or dinner. It can be served as an appetiser for any get-together or party. Add noodles to the soup and it acts as an entrée. The soup can be served with sticky-rice to make it a complete meal. This dish can be made in other variations with chicken being replaced by other meat or shrimp or prawns. Vegetarians can make this soup with paneer and add more vegetables. For a vegan version use tofu cubes instead of chicken. To make a lighter variation, skip the coconut milk and make it a clear soup.