Tom Yum soup base

Tom yum soup is a delightful discovery for anyone new to Thai cuisine. This aromatic, sweet, and sour soup with shrimp and mushrooms is served in cafes and restaurants, prepared at home, and even sold from small street vendors. Tom yum is considered one of the most popular soups in the world, alongside Vietnamese pho and Japanese miso. The soup comes in varying degrees of spiciness. Thais enjoy a fiery, piquant tom yum, while tourists are offered a milder version. The soup is made with coconut milk and traditional Thai spices, lemongrass and tamarind, which give it an exceptional freshness and a mild sourness.