Tom Yum

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Nice, flavorful thai soup. easy to make and very tasty. got the recipe from a vegetarian magazine. i'm not a vegetarian, but i love this soup!!

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Steps

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Medium saucepan , heat vegetable broth , lemon grass , chilis and lime leaves to a simmer.

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In a small skillet over medium heat , add oil , garlic and ginger.

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Cook , stirring often for 30 seconds.

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When broth has simmered about 5 minutes , remove lemon grass , chilis and leaves and discard them.

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Add the cooked garlic and ginger to the broth.

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Return broth to a boil.

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Stir in chili paste and mushrooms.

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Cook until mushrooms have wilted.

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Stir in lime juice and soy sauce.

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Remove from heat , ladle into bowls and top each bowl with tomato and cilantro.

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Ingredients

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vegetable broth, lemongrass, dried kaffir lime leaves, vegetable oil, garlic, fresh ginger, chili paste, white mushrooms, fresh lime juice, soy sauce, tomatoes, cilantro, hot green chili pepper