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Tomato Pork Liver Soup Recipe

Name: Tomato Pork Liver Soup Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 280g Pork Liver; 2 Tomatoes; 1 Egg; As needed Vegetable Oil; As needed Light Soy Sauce; 2 stalks Green Onions; 2 tsp Salt; As needed Cooking Wine

This comforting tomato pork liver soup combines tender slices of pork liver with eggs and juicy tomatoes in a rich, savory broth. The egg coating helps keep the liver soft and silky, while the tomatoes add natural sweetness and depth of flavor. It is a classic Chinese home-style soup that pairs perfectly with steamed rice.

Total: 20 Minutes

Tomato Pork Liver Soup Recipe finished dish

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Quick Recipe Summary

Cuisine: Chinese
Category: Soup Recipes
Method: Steaming
Total Time: 20 Minutes
Difficulty: Moderate
Main Ingredient: Pork Liver

Introduction

This Tomato Pork Liver Soup Recipe 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.
Breaks the method into manageable steps instead of assuming you already know the technique.
Good for learning how seasoning and simmering build flavor over time.
Shows a practical way to cook pork with clear preparation and cooking cues.
Gives the dish a clear savory flavor profile without making the method feel complicated.

Ingredients

280g Pork Liver
2 Tomatoes
1 Egg
As needed Vegetable Oil
As needed Light Soy Sauce
2 stalks Green Onions
2 tsp Salt
As needed Cooking Wine

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.

Pork Liver

Pork brings savory depth and works well with ginger, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, and vegetables.

Tomatoes

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

Egg

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

Vegetable Oil

Vegetables bring texture and freshness; cut them evenly so they cook or ferment at a similar pace.

Light Soy Sauce

Soy sauce seasons the dish with salt and umami while helping the sauce taste more rounded.

stalks Green Onions

Scallions add freshness and are useful both as an aromatic base and as a finishing flavor.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1
Prepare and measure all ingredients.
Step 2
Rinse the pork liver thoroughly and slice it thinly.
Step 3
Season the liver with salt and cooking wine. Let sit for about 10 minutes, then rinse and drain.
Step 4
Cut the tomatoes into small wedges.
Step 5
Heat oil in a pot and sauté the green onions until fragrant. Add the tomatoes and cook until softened.
Step 6
Cook until the tomatoes release their juices and form a flavorful soup base.
Step 7
Add water and bring to a boil.
Step 8
Beat the egg and mix it with the pork liver slices.
Step 9
Slowly add the liver mixture to the boiling soup.
Step 10
Cook briefly, then gently stir to separate the liver slices.
Step 11
Season with salt and simmer until the liver is just cooked through.
Step 12
Transfer to a serving bowl.
Step 13
Serve hot.

Cooking Tips

Do not overcook the pork liver or it may become tough.
Mixing the liver with egg helps create a softer texture.
Cook the tomatoes thoroughly before adding water for a richer broth.
Add the liver only after the soup reaches a boil.
Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

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.

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Ingredients

280g Pork Liver
2 Tomatoes
1 Egg
As needed Vegetable Oil
As needed Light Soy Sauce
2 stalks Green Onions
2 tsp Salt
As needed Cooking Wine

Method

Prepare and measure all ingredients.
Rinse the pork liver thoroughly and slice it thinly.
Season the liver with salt and cooking wine. Let sit for about 10 minutes, then rinse and drain.
Cut the tomatoes into small wedges.
Heat oil in a pot and sauté the green onions until fragrant. Add the tomatoes and cook until softened.
Cook until the tomatoes release their juices and form a flavorful soup base.
Add water and bring to a boil.
Beat the egg and mix it with the pork liver slices.
Slowly add the liver mixture to the boiling soup.
Cook briefly, then gently stir to separate the liver slices.
Season with salt and simmer until the liver is just cooked through.
Transfer to a serving bowl.
Serve hot.