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Saffron and Lime Thai Mushroom Tom Yum Soup

Name: Saffron and Lime Thai Mushroom Tom Yum Soup
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 onion, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 10 oz mushrooms, sliced; 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 2 stalks lemongrass, bruised; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp lime juice; 1 red chili, sliced (optional); 1/2 tsp saffron threads; 1 tbsp lime juice

A luxurious and aromatic twist with saffron's floral notes and tangy lime finish.

27 minutes4 servings

Method

Soak saffron threads in 1 tbsp lime juice. during preparation, add the saffron-lime mixture to the broth. Proceed with the recipe as instructed.
Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
Add mushrooms and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
Pour in broth and lemongrass. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, and chili. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve warm.

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