Chinese Tomato Egg Drop Soup
Tomato Egg Drop Soup
This Tomato Egg Drop Soup is a classic Chinese restaurant favorite that’s quick, easy, and incredibly comforting. The warmth from white pepper adds a gentle heat that’s soothing and comforting, especially on cold winter days.
Made with just a few simple ingredients like fresh tomatoes, eggs, and light seasoning, it’s the perfect soup for busy days or when you need something warm and soothing. Ready in just 15 minutes — you’ll be surprised how easy it is to make at home!
INGREDIENTS
Tomatoes - 200g
Eggs - 2 medium
Chicken Stock - 1.5 liter
Garlic - 1 clove
Scallions - 30g (2-3 bunches)
Soy Sauce - 2 tbsp
Sesame Oil - 1 tbsp
White Pepper - 1/2 tsp
Sugar - 1 tsp
SLURRY
Corn Starch - 1/2 cup
Water - 1/4 cup
Main Ingredients
Chopping the tomatoes
Beating two eggs
Making the slurry
Cooking process
Seasoning the soup
Pouring the beaten eggs
Ready to enjoy
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
Preparing the ingredients
Dice 2 medium size tomatoes
Thinly slice some scallions (30g) and separate whites and greens
Beat 2 medium size eggs
Prepare slurry by mixing 1/2 cup of corn starch and 1/4 cup of water. Mix well and set aside.
Putting it all together
Heat 2–3 tablespoons of cooking oil in a saucepan over low heat.
Add grated garlic and the white part of the scallions. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the diced tomatoes and cook for around 2 minutes, or until they begin to soften.
Pour in 1.5 litres of chicken stock and bring it to a gentle simmer.
Season the soup with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, ½ teaspoon of white pepper, and ½ teaspoon of sugar.
Gradually stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the soup.
Slowly pour the beaten eggs into the pot in a circular motion using a ladle. This helps create thin, silky ribbons of egg throughout the soup.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Once the soup starts to thicken, add green part of scallions and take it off the stove
Once the soup thickens, add the green part of the scallions, turn off the heat, and it’s ready to serve.
I hope you enjoy this recipe! Be sure to watch the YouTube video for step-by-step instructions. Link here - Quick and delicious Tomato Egg Drop soup - 15 minutes beginners recipe
