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Tomato and Egg Drop Noodle Soup

A warm, tangy, and deeply comforting 15-minute meal. This classic Chinese tomato and egg drop noodle soup features a rich, jammy tomato broth and silky ribbons of egg—the ultimate taste of home.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 217kcal
Ingredients Instructions Video Notes Nutrition

Ingredients

  • 2 tomatoes
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 serving noodles (wheat noodles, instant noodles, or udon all work well)
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 tsp light soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tsp oyster sauce
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • spring onion (as much as you like, for topping)

Instructions

  • Prep the ingredients: dice 2 tomatoes into small chunks. Crack and beat 2 eggs in a small bowl until smooth. Chop some scallions for topping.
  • Stir-fry the tomatoes: add 1 tsp oil to a small pot on high heat. Add the 2 diced tomatoes and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes, pressing down to release juice until jammy.
  • Build the soup base: pour in 1 ½ cups water and bring to a boil on medium-high. Add 1 tsp light soy sauce, 1/2 tsp dark soy sauce, and 1 tsp oyster sauce.
  • Cook the noodles: add 1 serving noodles to the bubbling soup. Cook for 2–4 minutes (per package instructions), stirring occasionally. Add 1/2 tsp salt when noodles are almost done.
  • Add the beaten eggs: turn off the heat. Slowly pour the 2 beaten eggs in a circular motion. Let it sit for 1 minute. Turn heat to low for 1-2 mins and gently stir once or twice.
  • Finish and serve: turn off heat. Sprinkle chopped scallions on top.

Notes

🌟 For extra tomato flavour
  • Add 1 more tomato if you want a deeper tomato base.
  • 1 spoon of ketchup gives extra colour and sweetness.
  • Try tomato hotpot base for restaurant-style richness.
😴 For lazy cooks
  • Use 1 can of tomatoes (diced, pureed, or crushed).
  • If using canned tomatoes, reduce the soy sauce slightly as they can be saltier.
🍜 For noodle lovers
  • Use hand-pulled noodles for texture, 1 pack of instant ramen (skip the flavour packet), or rice noodles for a lighter version.
❤️ Optional upgrades
  • Add a drizzle of sesame oil for aroma.
  • Add a pinch of sugar to balance acidity.
  • Add a few drops of chilli oil for heat.
  • Stir in a handful of baby spinach or bok choy for a balanced meal.
  • Sprinkle a touch of white pepper for a classic finish.
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Nutrition

Serving: 120g | Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 327mg | Sodium: 1992mg | Potassium: 730mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2524IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 2mg

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