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Ken’S Tomato Egg Drop Soup

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This Chinese soup features Chicken stock, Fresh tomatoes -=OR=-, Drained, canned tomatoes, Eggs. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction. Comforting for cold days and perfect for meal prep. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 667.0
Description
This Chinese soup features Chicken stock, Fresh tomatoes -=OR=-, Drained, canned tomatoes, Eggs. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction. Comforting for cold days and perfect for meal prep. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1 quart Chicken stock
  • 2 md Fresh tomatoes -=OR=-
  • 1 cup Drained, canned tomatoes
  • 2 small Eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoon Light soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Finely chopped scallions
Directions
  1. 1
    white part only - (reserve tops for garnish) Egg Drop Soup is traditionally Chinese.
  2. 2
    Tomatoes are not.
  3. 3
    They were introduced less than 100 years ago, but nevertheless, they work wonderfully in this soup.
  4. 4
    PUT THE CHICKEN STOCK into a pot and bring to a simmer.
  5. 5
    If using fresh tomatoes, peel, seed and cut into 1-inch cubes.
  6. 6
    If using canned tomatoes, chop them into small chunks.
  7. 7
    Lightly beat the eggs, then combine them with sesame oil in a small bowl.
  8. 8
    Add the light soy sauce and salt to the simmering stock, and stir to mix them in well.
  9. 9
    Add the tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes.
  10. 10
    Next, stir in the scallions, and then add the egg mixture in a very slow, thin stream.
  11. 11
    Using a chopstick or fork, pull the egg slowly into strands.
  12. 12
    (Stirring the egg in a "figure 8" works well.) Garnish with the finely chopped scallion tops

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 667.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35.0g54%
Saturated Fat 9.7g49%
Cholesterol 400.1mg134%
Sodium 5277.2mg220%
Total Carbohydrate 2.6g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g3%
Sugars 1.9g
Protein 72.0g144%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: canned, chicken, chinese, chopped, drained, drop, egg, eggs, finely, fresh, kens, light, oil, salt, sauce, scallions, sesame, simmering, soup, soy
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