As delicious as it is healthy, Thai soup is. Find out where to buy it, how much it costs, what its benefits are, and why you should add it to your diet.

 

What is Thai soup?

Thai soup is a popular dish in Thailand, made with a unique blend of seasonal vegetables, seafood or chicken, lemongrass, galangal, kefir lime leaves, and Thai spices. The most popular Thai soups are:

 

• Tom Yum Goong (with shrimp)
• Tom Kha Gai (with coconut milk and chicken)
• Spicy Thai Noodle Soup

Its taste is balanced with everything from spicy, sour, and sweet.

 

1. Tom Yum Goong (Tom Yum Shrimp Soup)

Type: Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup

Main Ingredients: Shrimp, Lemongrass, Galangal, Kefir Lime Leaf, Chili, Lemon Juice

✅ Preparation Method:

1. Boil lemongrass, galangal and kefir lime leaves in water.
2. Add shrimp, chili paste and some soy sauce.
3. Boil for 8-10 minutes.
4. Finally add lemon juice and coriander leaves.

 

2. Tom Kha Gai (Tom Kha Gai – Coconut Milk and Chicken Soup)

Type: Mildly spicy, creamy coconut milk based

Main ingredients: Chicken, coconut milk, lemongrass, galangal, kefir lime, chili

✅ Preparation method:

1. Mix coconut milk and water and heat it.
2. Add lemongrass, galangal, kefir lime to it.
3. Add small pieces of chicken and boil it.
4. Finally add lemon juice, chili and sugar to balance.

 

3. Thai Vegetable Soup

Type: Vegetarian, Light Soup

Main Ingredients: Carrot, Cabbage, Broccoli, Mushroom, Ginger, Garlic, Soy Sauce

✅ Preparation Method:

1. Chop the vegetables.
2. Olive oil is used to fry garlic and ginger. Vegetables are added.
3. Soy sauce, salt, and water are boiled.
4. Serve hot after 10 minutes.

 

4. Spicy Thai Noodle Soup

Type: Spicy, Soupy Noodle

Main Ingredients: Noodles, Chicken or Shrimp, Thai Chili Paste, Soy Sauce, Lemongrass

✅ Preparation Method:

1. Boil the noodles separately.
2. In another pot, boil the chicken or shrimp with Thai sauce.
3. Mix the noodles into the soup base and boil for 5 minutes.
4. The chili flakes and lemon juice will be added.

 

5. Clear Thai Chicken Soup

Type: Light broth, clear soup

Main ingredients: Chicken, ginger, garlic, salt, pepper

✅ Preparation method:

1. Cut the chicken into small pieces.
2. Add ginger, garlic, and chicken to boiling water.
3. Eggs or lemon can be added if you want.

 

Where to get Thai soup?

Thai soup is now available in all 3 star restaurants and online platforms in Bangladesh. You can buy it from the following places:

 

Online:

• Foodpanda
• HungryNaki
• Pathao Food
• Shohoz Food

 

Offline (Dhaka-based restaurants):

• Yum Thai (Banani, Dhanmondi)
• Soi 71 Thai Restaurant (Gulshan)
• Thai Emerald (Bashundhara City)
• Thai Garden (Uttara)

How much does it cost?

The price of Thai soup usually depends on the ingredients and the quality of the restaurant. Below are approximate prices:

 

Type Serving                        Price (BDT)

Tom Yum Goong 1 bowl      350-500 Taka

Tom Kha Gai 1 bowl             300-450 Taka

Thai Veggie Soup 1 bowl      250-350 Taka

Delivery charges may vary if ordering online.

 

Are there any benefits?

Yes, Thai soup is not only delicious but also rich in nutrients.

✅ Health Benefits:

1. Strengthens the immune system: Lemongrass and galangal help fight viruses.
2. Digestive Aid: The spices and salt used in the soup improve digestion.
3. Low in calories: An ideal soup for those who want to lose weight.
4. Anti-inflammatory: Thai herbs reduce inflammation and are good for arthritis.
5. Increases hydration: As a liquid food, it keeps the body hydrated.

 

Can it be made at home?

Of course! You can buy a ready-made pack of Thai soup online or from a supermarket and cook it at home.

What you will need:

 

Lemongrass, galangal, kefir lime

• Seafood or chicken
• Thai fish sauce, coconut milk (for Tom Kha)
• Red chili, garlic, onion
• Lemon juice

Conclusion

Thai soup is not just a food; it can be part of a healthy lifestyle. Whether you are health conscious, taste-conscious or willing to try something new – it is suitable for everyone. Since it is affordable and easily available, you can try a bowl of Thai soup today.