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Tomato Egg Drop Soup

Tomato Egg Drop Soup: Comfort in Every Colorful Spoonful

A quick and nutritious Tomato Egg Drop Soup perfect for busy nights and packed with vibrant flavors.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Use vegetable broth for vegetarian version
  • 2 medium Tomatoes Ripe, medium-sized for best freshness
  • 2 tablespoons Peanut Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil
  • to taste Salt Adjust according to preference
  • 1 teaspoon White Pepper Powder Substitute with black pepper if desired
For the Aromatics
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh for best flavor
  • 1 inch Ginger Fresh, grated
  • 4 stalks Green Onions Chopped, white part for cooking, green for garnish
For Thickening and Eggs
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch For thickening; can use xanthan gum as keto alternative
  • 4 large Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs Beaten, for egg ribbons
For Finishing Touch
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Optional, but recommended for depth of flavor

Equipment

  • Pot
  • small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Slurry: Whisk together the cornstarch, white pepper powder, salt, and 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: Heat 2 tablespoons of peanut oil in a pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Cook Tomatoes: Add chopped tomatoes and the white part of the green onions. Cook for 2-3 minutes until tomatoes blister and release juices.
  4. Add Broth: Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth and raise the heat to bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to a simmer.
  5. Thicken Soup: Whisk the slurry again, then slowly add it to the simmering soup, stirring for about 1 minute until thickened.
  6. Add Eggs: Slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the soup while stirring gently to form egg ribbons.
  7. Finish and Serve: Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle green onion tops before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and adjust flavors to taste. Store any leftovers in an airtight container.

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