Chinese Tomato and Egg Soup

Just saute tomatoes, add water, beat in eggs, and add dashes of green onion and sesame oil to make this soup that's common in South China.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 17 mins
• Total Time: 27 mins
• Calories: 179 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons minced green onion
• 1 pinch white sugar, or to taste
• 2 cups water, or more as needed
• 2 large ripe tomatoes, quartered
• 0.5 teaspoon sesame oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes; saute until mostly melted, 5 to 10 minutes. Add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors are well blended, 5 to 10 minutes. Add eggs, stirring slowly and constantly for 1 minute. Add green onion; cook for 30 seconds. Stir in sesame oil, sugar, and salt.