Tom Yum Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 oz dry rice stick noodles
1/4 cup tom yum paste
1/2 lb green beans, trimmed, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 1/2 lbs mixed seafood
1/2 lb cherry tomatoes, halved

Preparation

In a large heatproof bowl, soak noodles in boiling water for 5 mins. Stir to separate strands and drain.
Heat a large saucepan over moderate heat. Add paste and cook, stirring, for 2 mins or until fragrant. Stir in 4 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, add green beans and simmer for 2 mins. Add seafood and simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 mins or until seafood is just cooked.
To serve, divide noodles and tomatoes between serving bowls, then ladle in hot broth and seafood.