Chili Crab Soup Spicy Chili Crab Soup with Ginger, Tomato, and Aromatic Spices Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated 1 red chili, finely chopped (adjust to taste) 2 tablespoons tomato paste 4 cups seafood or chicken broth 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 teaspoon rice vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 1 cup cooked crab meat (fresh or canned, lump preferred) 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening) 2 spring onions, sliced Fresh cilantro or chili oil for garnish (optional) Directions: Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 3–4 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and chopped chili. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in tomato paste and cook for another minute. Pour in broth, soy sauce, fish sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and white pepper. Bring to a simmer. Stir in crab meat and let it warm through for 3–5 minutes. Slowly drizzle the beaten egg into the soup while stirring gently to create silky ribbons. If desired, stir in cornstarch slurry to slightly thicken the soup. Remove from heat. Ladle into bowls and garnish with sliced spring onions, cilantro, or a swirl of chili oil. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 210 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #chilicrabsoup #seafoodsoup #asiansoup #spicycrab #chilisoup #crabrecipes #southeastasianflavors #souprecipe #crabmeat #comfortfood #spicyandwarm #quickdinner #tomatosoup #gingergarlicflavor #spicysoupszn #easycrabsoup #flavorbomb #spoonworthy #umamirich #exoticcomfort Turn up the heat with this bold and briny Chili Crab Soup Spicy, savory, and ultra comforting—perfect for chilly nights!

Tom Yum Goong Thai Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup (Tom Yum Goong) with Lemongrass and Kaffir Lime Ingredients: 1 liter (4 cups) water or chicken stock 2 stalks lemongrass, trimmed and smashed 3 slices galangal (or ginger if unavailable) 5 kaffir lime leaves, torn 2 Thai bird’s eye chilies, crushed (adjust to taste) 200g (7 oz) fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined 150g (5 oz) mushrooms, halved (straw mushrooms or button) 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon sugar 2 tablespoons Thai chili paste (nam prik pao) 1 small tomato, cut into wedges (optional) Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish Directions: In a medium saucepan, bring the water or stock to a boil. Add lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and crushed chilies. Simmer for 5–7 minutes to infuse the broth. Add shrimp and mushrooms to the pot. Cook for 3–4 minutes, or until shrimp are pink and cooked through. Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and Thai chili paste. Simmer for 1–2 more minutes. Taste and adjust balance of salty, sour, and spicy as desired. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes Kcal: 150 kcal | Servings: 2–3 servings #tomyumgoong #thaiflavors #hotsoursoup #shrimpbroth #asiansoup #thaihomecooking #souprecipe #lemongrasssoup #spicysoup #kaffirlimeleaves #fishsaucedish #easythaifood #seafoodsoup #cozykitchen #herbalbroth #thaiappetizer #chilipaste #exoticcomfortfood #thairestaurantstyle #spoonfulofthai This Tom Yum Goong is pure Thai comfort in a bowl With shrimp, lime, lemongrass, and chili—it’s bold, spicy, and so satisfying.