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The 5-Ingredient Galangal Tom Yum Fans Call 'Pure Comfort in a Bowl'

Galangal and tom yum are a match made for anyone who loves bold, tangy Thai flavors—no takeout menu required. These easy five-ingredient twists are perfect for busy nights when you crave something special but have no time for fuss. Your weeknight soup game just leveled up.

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Updated on Tue, 12 May 2026
A steaming bowl of Tom Yum Soup with shrimp, mushrooms, and fresh cilantro, garnished with lime wedges. Save
A steaming bowl of Tom Yum Soup with shrimp, mushrooms, and fresh cilantro, garnished with lime wedges. | buenotifsa.com
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Classic Tom Yum Soup with Shrimp

A steaming bowl of Tom Yum Soup with shrimp, mushrooms, and fresh cilantro, garnished with lime wedges.
A steaming bowl of Tom Yum Soup with shrimp, mushrooms, and fresh cilantro, garnished with lime wedges. | buenotifsa.com

Zesty lemongrass, earthy galangal, and juicy shrimp come together in this fragrant Thai soup that gets dinner on the table in record time.

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Tom Yum Chicken Soup with Galangal

Serving of spicy Tom Yum Chicken with vibrant garnishes of cilantro and sliced spring onions, accompanied by a lime wedge on the side for an extra citrusy kick.
Serving of spicy Tom Yum Chicken with vibrant garnishes of cilantro and sliced spring onions, accompanied by a lime wedge on the side for an extra citrusy kick. | buenotifsa.com

"All the flavor with hardly any work! Added a bit more lime for punch. My whole family slurped it up." —Tessa F.

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