Chinese-Style Tomato and Egg Soup

Recipe by Cooking With Morgane

A comforting soup with ripe tomatoes, mushrooms, ginger, delicate egg threads and flavored with soy sauce, toasted sesame oil and cilantro. Simple, quick and full of umami, ideal for a light dinner.

MediumChineseServes 4

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Source Video
11m
Prep
24m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
45m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$5.19
Per serving:$1.30

Critical Success Points

  • Peeling and cutting the tomatoes
  • Preparing the starch slurry without lumps
  • Heating the oil to the right temperature before adding the ginger
  • Bringing the soup to a boil before adding the starch
  • Incorporating the starch gradually
  • Pouring the eggs in a thin stream to form the threads

Safety Warnings

  • Very hot oil can splatter: handle with care.
  • Boiling water can cause severe burns.
  • Pouring the eggs into the hot soup should be done slowly to avoid splattering.

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