Tomato egg drop soup

Recipe Information

Description:
Tomato egg drop soup is a delicious Asian recipe usually served as a appetizer. It requires about 10 minutes of prep time and about 15 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 25 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered intermediate. This recipe will yield 4 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 4
Preparation Time 10 Minutes
Cook Time 15 Minutes
Total Time 25 Minutes
Difficulty Intermediate
Main Ingredient Tomatoes; Eggs
Category Fruit; Eggs
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Appetizer
Subtype Soup
Cuisine Asian; American; Fusion
Cook Method Sautéing; Boiling
Diet

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil

  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

  • 1 inch ginger, finely chopped

  • 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped

  • 4 medium tomatoes, finely chopped

  • 4 tablespoons ketchup, divided

  • 4 cups vegetable stock

  • 2 tablespoons corn flour

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons coriander leaves, finely chopped

Directions

  • Heat the oil in a wok and sauté garlic, ginger, and onion until light brown. Add tomatoes and sauté for 2 minutes. Then add half of the ketchup and stir.

  • Add vegetable stock after the tomatoes are cooked and look pulpy. Bring the mixture to a boil.

  • Dissolve the corn flour in 1/4 cup of vegetable stock and add the salt and white pepper. Add this mixture to the pot and stir.

  • Stir in the remaining ketchup and cook until the soup thickens, stirring occasionally.

  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, break the eggs and whisk well. Drop this in the soup as a thin stream, stirring rapidly.

  • Add the vinegar and coriander leaves. Stir and serve hot.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 143 cal

  • Total fat: 10g

  • Saturated fat: 1g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 5g

  • Cholesterol: 93mg

  • Sodium: 787mg

  • Potassium: 308mg

  • Carbohydrate: 10g

  • Fiber: 1g

  • Protein: 4g