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Chinese Tomato and Egg Soup

Chineseeasy4 servings
Chinese Tomato and Egg Soup

Ingredients

  • tablespoon vegetable oil
  • large ripe tomatoes, quart ered
  • cup swater, or more as needed
  • eggs
  • tablespoon sminced green onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (Optional)
  • pinch white sugar, or to taste
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  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.

Tips

Make sure the tomato melts, and don't let the eggs agglomerate. Tofu may be substituted for eggs for a vegan version.