Flu Shot Soup at Taste of Thailand

A Denver cult favorite

For decades, Denver diners have come to Taste of Thailand for Flu Shot Soup, Noy’s spicy Thai YahTom layered with chicken wontons, ginger, garlic, vegetables and fresh garden herbs.The memorable name belongs to a restaurant dish—not a vaccine or medical treatment—but the aromatic, warming bowl has become part of Taste of Thailand’s South Broadway story.

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A Thai YahTom created by Noy and her sister

Noy Farrell has described the soup as a family recipe developed with her sister and grounded in Thai culinary tradition. Lemongrass, ginger, Thai chile, garlic and garden vegetables build a fragrant broth around chicken wontons.That deeply personal recipe grew into one of the restaurant’s most talked-about dishes and a cold-weather favorite for generations of Denver guests.

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What makes Flu Shot Soup distinctive

Aromatic Thai broth

Ginger, garlic, lemongrass and Thai chile give the YahTom its fragrant heat and savory depth.

Chicken wontons

Tender chicken wontons turn the spicy, herb-filled broth into a satisfying bowl.

Vegetables and garden herbs

Carrots, broccoli, bok choy and fresh herbs bring color, texture and the garden-inspired character of Noy’s cooking.

A celebrated Denver Thai soup

A “cult following” in Denver

Eater Denver highlights Flu Shot Soup as a cooler-weather favorite with ginger, herbs, chicken and wontons.

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The family recipe behind the bowl

CBS Colorado shared Noy’s story of developing the recipe with her sister and serving it in Denver for decades.

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A legendary local dish

Westword has called Noy’s Flu Shot Soup legendary while chronicling her garden-led approach to Thai cooking.

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Flu Shot Soup questions

Is Flu Shot Soup spicy?

Yes. The current special menu describes Flu Shot Soup as spicy and says it cannot be prepared less spicy.

Is Flu Shot Soup gluten-free?

No. The current restaurant menu identifies Flu Shot Soup as not gluten-free. Please tell the team about any allergy or dietary need before ordering.

Can I order a meatless version?

The current special menu lists a meatless tofu-shot version. Ingredients and availability can change, so please confirm with the restaurant when ordering.

Try Flu Shot Soup on South Broadway

Visit Taste of Thailand in Denver for dine-in, or explore the special menu for takeout, pickup and delivery options.

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