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Tom yum soup

From the video “Authentic Thai Tom Yum Goong” by Pailin's Kitchen. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Pailin's Kitchen. Steps are in our own words.

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Medium
Total time
~15 min
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Serves
~4
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Cost
~$4.72*
per serving, Ontario (~4 portions assumed)save ~$6.28* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
14

Ingredients

  • Pescatarian

May contain shellfish, fish

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$18.86*for the batch in the video
~$4.72*per serving

You save about ~$6.28* per serving (57% less*) than ordering it out — ~$25.14* for ~4 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario bowl of soup, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

4 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 8 predicted from typical costs · not priced: daikon or onion, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal

* Estimate, not a quote: 8 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 4 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario bowl of soup at ~$11, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Rough estimate: the video gives few amounts, so 100% of the weight below uses typical amounts.

Nutrition per serving133 kcal · 7% of 2,000
Fat4.2 g5%
Saturated fat0.3 g2%
Sodium92 mg4%
Carbohydrate5.6 g2%
Fiber1 g4%
Total sugars4.3 gno daily value
Added sugars2.5 g5%
Protein20 g39%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexBalanced
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+11 of 20
  • Saturated fat−2 of 20
  • Sodium−6 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)−7 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 7 of 10 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 4 servings (estimated: model estimate (no quantities to work from)). Typical amounts assumed for shrimp with shell and head, oil, daikon or onion, mushrooms, Thai chili paste, sugar and 1 more, because the video doesn’t say how much. Not counted because the video gives no amount: kaffir lime leaves, galangal, Thai chilies, fish sauce, lime juice. Not matched to nutrient data: lemongrass. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • pot
  • scissors
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • mortar and pestle
  • strainer
  • measuring cup
  • ladle
  • whisk

What the video didn’t say

  • exact ingredient quantities in grams or milliliters
  • exact cooking temperatures
  • number of servings
  • total preparation and cooking time
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Tom yum soup

What makes Pailin's Kitchen's Tom yum soup recipe and technique special?

Pailin's Kitchen's take on Tom yum soup focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Thai & Southeast Asian flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Shrimp overcook instantly; 30 seconds then off heat keeps them tender. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Tom yum soup at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Tom yum soup recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Tom yum soup ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Tom yum soup can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Pailin's Kitchen's Tom yum soup?

This recipe utilizes approximately 14 ingredients across 15 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Tom yum soup?

The official cooking video by Pailin's Kitchen is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.