Tomato Egg Drop Soup
Mar 18, 2026 04:45 AM
This tomato egg drop soup is a 15 minute recipe I grew up eating at home. I saute tomatoes with garlic and ginger, simmer them in chicken broth, then swirl in beaten eggs to create silky ribbons. It is a soup I love making for my family because it is satisfying, comforting, and goes with almost everything.
Tomato egg drop soup is a Chinese home cooking staple that pairs bright, tangy tomatoes with tender egg ribbons in a light chicken broth. Unlike the traditional egg drop soup you find at American Chinese restaurants, this version adds sautéed tomatoes for color, nutrition, and a more complex flavor. It is gluten free and can be made vegetarian.
Ingredients:
Slurry
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
Soup
- 2 teaspoons peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 slice ginger
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 medium-sized tomatoes , chopped into bite-size pieces
- 3 green onions , chopped, white and green parts separated
- 3 large eggs , beaten
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
15 minutes
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