Tomato Egg Drop Soup with Tofu
A comforting Asian-inspired soup with velvety tomato broth, tender egg ribbons, and silken tofu, garnished with green onions and chili oil. This chinese-inspired asian ready in about 25 minutes pairs medium, diced tomato, large eggs, block (4 oz), cubed tofu for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 medium, diced tomato
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 block (4 oz), cubed tofu
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 4 cups water
- 1 tsp, grated ginger
- 1 tbsp chili oil
- 1/4 cup, chopped green onions
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large pot, combine tomato, water, soy sauce, and ginger. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Step 2: Add tofu cubes and cook for 5 minutes until warmed through. Reduce heat to low.
- Step 3: Whisk eggs in a small bowl. Slowly pour the egg mixture into the pot, stirring gently to create ribbons. Cook for 1-2 minutes until eggs are set.
- Step 4: Stir in chili oil and green onions. Serve immediately, garnished with additional green onions.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Tomato Egg Drop Soup with Tofu take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Tomato Egg Drop Soup with Tofu?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep medium, diced tomato from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Tomato Egg Drop Soup with Tofu?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Tomato Egg Drop Soup with Tofu for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Tomato Egg Drop Soup with Tofu?
Chinese asian like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Used half the salt and it was still plenty flavorful.
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Brought this to a potluck and it was the first dish to disappear.
- ★★★★★
Doubled the garlic (as one does) and it was amazing.
