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Tomato Egg Drop Soup

A comforting soup featuring tender tomato wedges and silky egg ribbons in a savory broth.

20 minEasyServes 495 cal/serving

ChineseSoupStovetopVegetarianLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil
  • 2 cups Roma tomatoes, wedged
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground white pepper
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp cold water
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil in a medium pot over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add 2 cups wedged Roma tomatoes and sauté for 3 minutes until softened and juices release.

  3. 3

    Pour in 4 cups vegetable broth, add 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp ground white pepper, then bring to a boil.

  4. 4

    In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp cornstarch and 2 tbsp cold water together, then stir the slurry into the boiling soup to thicken.

  5. 5

    Reduce heat to low, stir soup in a gentle swirl, and slowly drizzle in 3 beaten large eggs to form delicate ribbons.

  6. 6

    Turn off heat, stir in 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, and garnish with 1/4 cup sliced green onions before serving.

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Questions

Why mix the cornstarch with water first in Tomato Egg Drop Soup?

Step 4 reads: "In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp cornstarch and 2 tbsp cold water together, then stir the slurry into the boiling soup to thicken." Dry starch clumps the moment it meets hot liquid. The slurry in step 4 disperses it first, and it only thickens once the sauce comes back to a simmer.

What can I use instead of cornstarch in Tomato Egg Drop Soup?

The entry for Tomato Egg Drop Soup calls for 2 tbsp cornstarch. In its place: Use twice as much all-purpose flour and cook it a few minutes longer, or the same amount of arrowroot or tapioca starch.

Is Tomato Egg Drop Soup vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 3 large eggs, beaten. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan soup collection.

Does Tomato Egg Drop Soup contain sesame?

Yes: 1 tsp toasted sesame oil. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Tomato Egg Drop Soup?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 95 calories, with 5 g protein, 6 g carbohydrate and 6 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 540 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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