Chinese Cuisine
Tomato and Dough Drop Soup
A comforting homemade Chinese soup featuring tender dough drops simmered in a savory tomato broth with spinach and egg. Simple, nutritious, and perfect for a quick family meal.
- Total
- 20 minutes
Quick Recipe Summary
- Cuisine
- Chinese
- Category
- Chinese Cuisine
- Method
- Braising or simmering
- Total Time
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Main Ingredient
- All-Purpose Flour
Introduction
A comforting homemade Chinese soup featuring tender dough drops simmered in a savory tomato broth with spinach and egg. Simple, nutritious, and perfect for a quick family meal.
This Tomato and Dough Drop Soup recipe is written for Chinese home cooking, with attention to timing, texture, and the small cues that make the method easier to follow. Read through the ingredient notes and cooking tips before you start so the steps feel familiar once the pan, steamer, or pot is hot.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Ready in about 20 minutes, so it can fit into a busy cooking day.
- Beginner-friendly enough for cooks who are still building confidence in the kitchen.
- Uses eggs in an approachable way with simple, easy-to-follow cooking steps.
- Gives the dish a clear savory flavor profile without making the method feel complicated.
- Useful as a reference recipe because the steps explain both what to do and what to watch for.
Ingredients
- 100 g All-Purpose Flour
- 45 ml Water
- 2 Tomatoes
- 3 stalks Spinach
- 1 Egg
- To taste Salt
- 1 tbsp Chopped Green Onion
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
- 1 tbsp Cooking Oil
Ingredient Notes
These notes explain the role of the main ingredients so the recipe is easier to adjust without losing its Chinese home-cooking character.
All-Purpose Flour
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Water
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Tomatoes
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stalks Spinach
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Egg
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Salt
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
Combine the flour with a small pinch of salt in a mixing bowl.
Step 2
Gradually drizzle in the water while stirring continuously until small dough pellets or crumbly dough drops form.
Step 3
Score the tomatoes and blanch briefly in boiling water. Remove the skins and cut into chunks.
Step 4
Wash the spinach thoroughly and chop it into small pieces.
Step 5
Heat a little oil in a pot and sauté the chopped green onion until fragrant.
Step 6
Add the tomatoes and cook until softened and juicy.
Step 7
Pour in enough water to make the soup, bring to a boil, and simmer for a few minutes to develop flavor.
Step 8
Gradually sprinkle the prepared dough drops into the boiling soup while stirring gently to prevent sticking.
Step 9
Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
Step 10
Beat the egg lightly and slowly drizzle it into the soup, stirring gently to create egg ribbons.
Step 11
Season with salt to taste and drizzle with sesame oil.
Step 12
Serve hot and garnish with additional chopped green onion if desired.
Cooking Tips
- Cold water works best for forming distinct dough drops. Stir the dough while adding water gradually to achieve small, evenly sized pieces. Add the egg at the end and avoid over-stirring for delicate egg ribbons.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve it with steamed rice when you want a simple Chinese home-cooked meal.
- Pair it with a quick vegetable stir-fry or a simple pork, chicken, or tofu dish.
- If noodles or rice are included, it can work as a full meal on its own.
Recipe Card
A comforting homemade Chinese soup featuring tender dough drops simmered in a savory tomato broth with spinach and egg. Simple, nutritious, and perfect for a quick family meal.
Ingredients
- 100 g All-Purpose Flour
- 45 ml Water
- 2 Tomatoes
- 3 stalks Spinach
- 1 Egg
- To taste Salt
- 1 tbsp Chopped Green Onion
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
- 1 tbsp Cooking Oil
Method
- Combine the flour with a small pinch of salt in a mixing bowl.
- Gradually drizzle in the water while stirring continuously until small dough pellets or crumbly dough drops form.
- Score the tomatoes and blanch briefly in boiling water. Remove the skins and cut into chunks.
- Wash the spinach thoroughly and chop it into small pieces.
- Heat a little oil in a pot and sauté the chopped green onion until fragrant.
- Add the tomatoes and cook until softened and juicy.
- Pour in enough water to make the soup, bring to a boil, and simmer for a few minutes to develop flavor.
- Gradually sprinkle the prepared dough drops into the boiling soup while stirring gently to prevent sticking.
- Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
- Beat the egg lightly and slowly drizzle it into the soup, stirring gently to create egg ribbons.
- Season with salt to taste and drizzle with sesame oil.
- Serve hot and garnish with additional chopped green onion if desired.
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