Tomato Rich Soup
A comforting, velvety tomato soup with balanced savory-sweet notes. This classic Chinese-style tomato soup comes together quickly with simple ingredients and delivers rich flavor in every spoonful.
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This hearty tomato soup is perfect for chilly days. The combination of fresh tomatoes and tomato paste creates deep umami flavor, while a touch of sugar balances the acidity. Serve hot as a comforting starter or with steamed rice for a complete meal.
Ingredients
vegetable oil
2 tablespoons
scallions
3 stalks, chopped
ripe tomatoes
4 medium, diced
hot water
4 cups
tomato paste
2 tablespoons
salt
1 teaspoon
sugar
1 teaspoon
oyster sauce
1 tablespoon
white pepper
1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
1
Heat the oil
Pour the vegetable oil into a large pot over medium heat. Let it warm up for about 30 seconds until shimmering.
2
Bloom the aromatics
Add the chopped scallions to the hot oil. Stir continuously for about 1 minute until they become fragrant and slightly softened. Be careful not to let them burn.
3
Cook the tomatoes
Add the diced tomatoes to the pot. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes, breaking them down slightly with your spoon. The tomatoes should soften and release their juices.
4
Simmer the soup
Pour in the hot water and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
5
Season and thicken
Stir in the tomato paste, salt, sugar, oyster sauce, and white pepper. Continue simmering for another 5 minutes until the soup reaches your desired thickness. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
6
Serve
Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Garnish with extra scallions if desired and serve immediately.
