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title: "Tomato and Tofu Soup (西红柿豆腐汤羹)"
description: "A light and delicious home-style soup, tangy and appetizing with a silky texture. Tomatoes are rich in vitamin C and lycopene; paired with eggs and tofu, they provide high-quality protein for a balanced, easily digestible meal. The method is simple—just chop, stir-fry, and simmer. Even beginners can master it easily, from prep to serving in about 15 minutes."
image: "https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/other_xi-hong-shi-dou-fu-tang-geng.jpg"
url: "https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/r/vegetable_dish_xi-hong-shi-dou-fu-tang-geng/"
---

# Tomato and Tofu Soup

**西红柿豆腐汤羹 · xī hóng shì dòu fu tāng gēng**

> Time: 15 min · Difficulty: Easy · Calories: 242 kcal · Serves: 1 serving · Category: [Vegetables](https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/c/vegetable_dish/) (素菜)

A light and delicious home-style soup, tangy and appetizing with a silky texture. Tomatoes are rich in vitamin C and lycopene; paired with eggs and tofu, they provide high-quality protein for a balanced, easily digestible meal. The method is simple—just chop, stir-fry, and simmer. Even beginners can master it easily, from prep to serving in about 15 minutes.

![](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/other_xi-hong-shi-dou-fu-tang-geng.jpg)

## Ingredients

- 1 piece Tomato (西红柿) — per serving
  - Tip: Choose tomatoes with bright red skin that feel slightly soft when squeezed for juicier results.
- 1 piece Eggs (鸡蛋) — per serving
  - Tip: Fresh room-temperature eggs work well.
- 100 g Tofu (豆腐) — per serving
  - Tip: Silken tofu or douhua tofu is recommended for a smoother texture.
- 5 ml Cooking oil (食用油) — per serving
  - Tip: Any regular cooking oil, such as peanut oil or corn oil.
- 2 g Salt (盐) — per serving
  - Tip: Regular table salt.
- 5 g Starch (淀粉) — per serving
  - Tip: Cornstarch or potato starch works for thickening.
- 2 g Chicken bouillon powder (鸡精) — per serving
  - Tip: Used to enhance umami; optional.
- 0.5 stalks Scallion (香葱) — per serving
  - Tip: Choose fresh, bright green scallions.
- 1 slice Ginger (姜) — per serving
  - Tip: Slice thinly to absorb flavor better.
- 350 ml Boiling water (开水) — per serving
  - Tip: Using hot water directly can shorten cooking time.

## Tools

Wok, Cleaver / chef's knife, Cutting board, Soup ladle, Serving bowl

## Method (5 steps)

1. **Prep the Ingredients** — Cut the tomatoes into small dice, crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk, and cut the tofu into cubes for later use.
   - Duration: 5 min
   - Tip: The smaller you dice the tomatoes, the easier they release their juice during stir-frying.
   ![Step 1: Prep the Ingredients](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_xi-hong-shi-dou-fu-tang-geng/step_1.jpg)
2. **Stir-Fry the Tomatoes** — Heat oil in the wok, add 5 slices of ginger for 5 seconds, then add the tomatoes and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
   - Duration: 35 sec
   - Tip: Press the tomatoes gently while stir-frying to help them break down faster.
   ![Step 2: Stir-Fry the Tomatoes](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_xi-hong-shi-dou-fu-tang-geng/step_2.jpg)
3. **Simmer the Soup and Add Ingredients** — Add boiling water to the wok. Once the soup is boiling, wait 60 seconds, then pour in the egg mixture and add the tofu cubes.
   - Duration: 2 min
   - Tip: Pour the egg mixture along the edge of the wok to create beautiful egg ribbons.
   ![Step 3: Simmer the Soup and Add Ingredients](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_xi-hong-shi-dou-fu-tang-geng/step_3.jpg)
4. **Thicken the Soup** — Once the soup is boiling again, add the starch slurry and stir in one direction for 2 rounds.
   - Duration: 1 min
   - Tip: Mix the starch slurry thoroughly in advance to avoid lumps.
   ![Step 4: Thicken the Soup](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_xi-hong-shi-dou-fu-tang-geng/step_4.jpg)
5. **Season and Serve** — Add chicken bouillon powder, salt, and scallion. After 30 seconds, remove from heat.
   - Duration: 30 sec
   - Tip: Add the scallion last to keep it bright green.
   ![Step 5: Season and Serve](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_xi-hong-shi-dou-fu-tang-geng/step_5.jpg)

## Tips

- If you find any issues or improvements while following this guide, please submit an Issue or Pull request.

## Overview image

![Tomato and Tofu Soup — ingredients and steps overview](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/overview/other_xi-hong-shi-dou-fu-tang-geng_overview.jpg)

## Source

Recipe text from [HowToCook](https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook), structured by [Vibe Cook](https://github.com/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend). Public domain (Unlicense).

Original: https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook/blob/master/dishes/vegetable_dish/西红柿豆腐汤羹/西红柿豆腐汤羹.md

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