Keep It Super Healthy With Soothing Vegetarian Tom Yum Soup

Step 1

Gather the ingredients. Pour the stock into a soup pot. Add the prepared lemongrass, plus the lime leaves, chili, garlic, and galangal or ginger. Bring to a boil and continue boiling for 5 minutes, or until the broth is very fragrant. The Spruce Add the mushrooms. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the mushrooms are soft. The Spruce Add the bok choy and cherry tomatoes. Gently simmer 1 to 2 more minutes (the bok choy should remain on the crisp side). The Spruce Reduce the heat to low and add the coconut milk (if using), sugar, soy sauce, and lime juice. Add the soft tofu and gently stir. Taste-test and adjust as needed. The Spruce To serve, ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with fresh basil and coriander. Serve and enjoy. The Spruce

Step 2

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