Tom Yum Koong (Spicy shrimp soup), is a spicy Thai soup, usually cooked with shrimp. Tom yum is widely served in many countries and has become popular around the world. Tom Yum has distinct hot and sour flavours, with fragrant spices and herbs generously used in the broth. The basic broth comprises stock and fresh ingredients such as lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, lime juice, fish sauce, and crushed chili peppers.