Tomato Egg Drop Soup
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Enjoy a warm bowl of Tomato Egg Drop Soup – a comforting blend of tomatoes and delicate egg ribbons. Try this easy recipe today!
- Author: Julia
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 tablespoon ginger (thinly sliced)
- 2 large ripe tomatoes (chopped)
- 5 cups low sodium chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust as per taste)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup chopped green onion
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with two tablespoons of water until smooth; set aside.
- Heat oil in a soup pot over medium heat, add minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chopped tomatoes and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Incorporate half of the green onions into the pot and sauté for another 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Stir in soy sauce, salt, white pepper, and sesame oil; mix well.
- Slowly add cornstarch slurry while stirring constantly; let simmer for one minute until slightly thickened.
- Beat eggs in a bowl, then drizzle them slowly into the soup while stirring gently to create ribbons.
- Allow the soup to simmer for an additional minute before serving hot, garnished with remaining green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 220mg