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    Home » Recipes » Soups

    Vegan Tom Yum Coconut Soup {Tom Yum Hed Nam Khon}

    23rd April 2020 by Jamie Raftery 2 Comments

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    This Vegan Tom Yum Coconut Soup is a delicious hot and sour aromatic pot of medicinal Thai herbs, spices, vegetables, and mushrooms. It's one of Thailand's most famous soups.

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    Origins of Tom Yum Soup

    Tom yum soup is believed to have originated in Central Thailand. It translates to English as tom (“to boil”) and yum (“spicy and sour”)

    It’s a sweet, sour, and spicy soup that’s traditionally made with lime leaves, lime juice, fish sauce, galangal, crushed peppers, lemongrass, and shrimp.

    The original Tom Yum is a clear soup called Tom Yum Nam Sai. The later version, which is commonly seen is a vibrant-colored, richer, and creamier soup called Tom Yum Nam Khon as it has roasted chili paste, evaporated milk, or coconut cream added to it.

    Tom-Yum-Hed-Nam-Khon-Ingredients

    Vegan tom yum soup coconut star ingredients

    This aromatic herbal soup is well known for its medicinal properties.

    • Dried chili
    • Red chili
    • Thai chili paste
    • Lime
    • Galangal
    • Lemongrass
    • Tamarind
    • Soy sauce
    • Coconut milk
    • Tomato
    • Mixed mushrooms
    • Lime
    • Coriander
    • Pink salt
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    Quick and simple recipe

    This would make a lovely light lunch dish, mid-week dinner, or a side dish or enjoy as part of a family feast. For a more substantial meal try serving with quinoa, noodles, or rice. Sometimes I add chickpeas, tofu or tempeh for extra protein.

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    Nutritional content 

    This vegan soup is not only bursting with flavors but also packed with nutritional goodness. With an abundance of mixed mushrooms and aromatic herbs, it provides essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The coconut milk adds a creamy texture and healthy fats, while the lime juice provides a refreshing burst of vitamin C. As with any recipe, nutritional content may vary based on specific ingredients and serving sizes. 

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    What to serve with tom yum coconut soup 

    This soup pairs perfectly with steamed jasmine rice. The fragrant and fluffy rice complements the bold flavors of the soup, creating a harmonious balance. For an added touch, serve the soup with a side of fresh lime wedges and extra chili paste for those who enjoy an extra kick of heat!

    You can also serve it with rice noodles! 

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    I hope you enjoy this recipe

    It's a wonderful taste of Thai cuisine. This is how I would describe it...

    • Spicy - sour
    • A little bit sweet
    • Rich
    • Aromatic
    • Fresh
    • Light
    • Comforting
    • Nourishing
    • Versatile
    • Healthy
    • VEGAN
    • Incredibly delicious
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    More Thai vegan recipes

    • Green Curry
    • Red Curry
    • Kanom Jeen
    • Pomelo Salad
    • Papaya Salad
    • Pad See Ew
    • Eggplant Nam Prik

    More soup recipes

    • Miso Soup
    • Spiced Pumpkin Soup
    • Tom Yum Hed - No Coconut Milk

    Happy cooking my friends, let me know if you make this recipe. I love to see your creations, tag #holisticchefacademy.

    📋 Recipe

    Tom-Yum-Hed-Nam-Khon-soup

    Vegan Tom Yum Coconut Soup {Tom Yum Hed Nam Khon}

    Jamie Raftery
    Savour the aromas of Thailand with this delicious Vegan Tom Yum Coconut Soup, made in 1 pot, surely to satisfy your tastebud!s
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Difficulties Beginner
    Course Soup
    Cuisine Thai
    Servings 2 portions
    Calories 287 kcal
    Allergens Grain free, Nut free, Oil free, Sesame free, Vegan

    Equipment

    • Saucepan - medium size
    • Peeler
    • Chopping board
    • Chefs knife
    • Wooden spoon
    • Serving bowl

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 300 g Mushrooms mixed varieties
    • 25 g Lemongrass
    • 25 g Galangal
    • 50 g Shallots
    • 15 g Red chili - Thai
    • 2 g Kaffir lime leaves
    • 5 g Chili - dried
    • 230 ml Coconut milk
    • 400 ml Water - filtered
    • 30 ml Tamarind paste
    • 50 ml Soy sauce
    • 5 g Pink Salt
    • 40 g Red chili paste
    • 50 ml Lime juice
    • 30 g Coconut sugar
    • 50 g Tomato - plum
    • 5 g Coriander
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    Instructions
     

    • Assemble all ingredients.
    • Wash all the vegetables, peel the shallot, cut lemongrass and galangal into big chunks, and cut the chili in half.
    • Chop coriander, remove the hard part of kaffir lime leaves.
    • Cut the mushrooms into bite size.
    • Fry dried chili in low heat until it gets darker color, do not cook it too long because it will burn very quick. Set aside for cooling.
    • Add water and heat up the pot on medium heat. When it started to boil add tamarind juice, lemongrass, galangal, shallot, fried chili, and pink salt.
    • Keep cooking on medium heat until the water boils again. Add tomato and mushrooms and cook until the mushrooms are cooked.
    • When it starts to boiling again add coconut milk and Thai chili paste.
    • Season with coconut palm sugar, soy sauce, and lime juice. Adjust to your flavor balance.
    • Turn off the heat.
    • Ladle into a bowl and garnish with coriander, fresh chili, and kaffir lime leaves.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan Tom Yum Coconut Soup {Tom Yum Hed Nam Khon}
    Serving Size
     
    350 ml
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    287
    % Daily Value*
    Protein
     
    10
    g
    20
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    49
    g
    16
    %
    Fiber
     
    4
    g
    17
    %
    Fat
     
    8
    g
    12
    %
    Sugar
     
    23
    g
    26
    %
    Sodium
     
    2486
    mg
    108
    %
    Potassium
     
    1050
    mg
    30
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    483
    IU
    10
    %
    Vitamin B1
     
    0.3
    mg
    20
    %
    Vitamin B2
     
    1
    mg
    59
    %
    Vitamin B3
     
    8
    mg
    40
    %
    Vitamin B5
     
    2
    mg
    20
    %
    Vitamin B6
     
    0.4
    mg
    20
    %
    Vitamin B12
     
    0.1
    µg
    2
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    45
    mg
    55
    %
    Vitamin D
     
    0.3
    µg
    2
    %
    Vitamin E
     
    0.4
    mg
    3
    %
    Vitamin K
     
    38
    µg
    36
    %
    Calcium
     
    81
    mg
    8
    %
    Copper
     
    1
    mg
    50
    %
    Folate
     
    66
    µg
    17
    %
    Iron
     
    4
    mg
    22
    %
    Manganese
     
    1
    mg
    50
    %
    Magnesium
     
    71
    mg
    18
    %
    Phosphorus
     
    232
    mg
    23
    %
    Selenium
     
    16
    µg
    23
    %
    Zinc
     
    2
    mg
    13
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Keyword Alkalising, Anti-inflammatory, Detox, Skin food, Tri-Doshic
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. lek

      January 29, 2022 at 10:01 pm

      why pink salt for thai food why?

      Reply
      • Jamie Raftery

        February 01, 2022 at 9:14 pm

        Hi Lek, I use either pink salt of sea salt for seasoning all my recipes. Some Thai recipes are very high in sodium from soy sauce, fish sauce or other seasonings, so I try to reduce these and add natural salt seasonings. I hope you enjoy the recipe, feel free to adapt any of the seasonings to suit your palate. Happy cooking, Jamie

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