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Tomato Egg Drop Soup

Delightfully Easy Tomato Egg Drop Soup for Summer Bliss

Enjoy a quick and nurturing Tomato Egg Drop Soup, ideal for summer evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 tablespoon Oil Adds richness; substitute with sesame oil for flavor.
  • 10 ounces Tomatoes Fresh or canned.
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock Vegetable stock for vegetarian version.
  • 2 cups Water Adjust for thickness.
  • 2 teaspoons Light Soy Sauce Tamari can be used as a gluten-free alternative.
For Flavoring
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sesame Oil Omit for a lighter taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon White Pepper Black pepper is an alternative.
  • Salt To taste.
For the Egg Drop Effect
  • 1 Egg Beaten, use fresh.
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Cornstarch Mixed with 2 tablespoons water.
For Garnish
  • 1 Scallion Finely chopped, green onion alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Cilantro Optional.

Equipment

  • soup pot
  • ladle
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat the oil in a soup pot or wok over medium-low heat until shimmering.
  2. Add chopped tomatoes and stir-fry for about 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Pour in chicken stock and water, followed by soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and salt. Stir and bring to a gentle boil.
  4. Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
  5. Beat the egg until smooth. Mix cornstarch with water to combine.
  6. Stir the soup to create a whirlpool effect.
  7. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the swirling soup, stirring constantly until it thickens.
  8. Gradually pour the beaten egg into the soup while stirring the whirlpool until egg strands form.
  9. Remove from heat, ladle into bowls, and garnish with scallions and cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 7gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use ripe tomatoes for best flavor, and control heat to avoid clumping when adding the egg.

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