Dough Drop Soup is a classic home-style dish from northern China. The tomatoes create a tangy broth, the dough drops are chewy and satisfying, and the eggs and greens make it a complete meal. It’s simple to make but incredibly comforting.
🌴 Ingredients:
· 150g all-purpose flour
· 80ml water (for the dough)
· 2 eggs (beaten)
· 2 tomatoes (cut into chunks)
· 2 stalks greens (chopped, such as bok choy)
🌴 Aromatics:
· 1 stalk chopped scallion
· A little shredded ginger (optional)
🌴 Seasonings:
· 1 tbsp light soy sauce (about 10ml)
· Salt, to taste
· A few drops of sesame oil (for finishing)
· A pinch of white pepper powder
· Cooking oil, as needed
🌴 Instructions:
- Make the Dough
Place the flour in a large bowl. Gradually add water while stirring quickly with chopsticks until small dough drops form. ⚠️ Note: Add water little by little and stir constantly for small, even drops. I’ve tried pouring all the water at once, and it turned into a big dough ball. - Cook the Tomatoes
Heat a little oil in a pan, add the tomatoes, and stir-fry over medium heat until they release their juice. Add the light soy sauce and a pinch of salt, and mix well. ⚠️ Note: Make sure to cook out the juice for a rich broth. I’ve tried adding water too early, and it tasted bland. - Simmer the Soup
Add hot water and bring to a boil. Reduce to medium-low heat and sprinkle the dough drops into the pot little by little, stirring as you go to prevent sticking. Cook for 5 minutes until the drops float. ⚠️ Note: Sprinkle the drops gradually, or they will clump together. - Add Eggs and Greens
Reduce to low heat and slowly drizzle in the beaten eggs to form ribbons. Add the chopped greens and cook for 1 minute. ⚠️ Note: Drizzle the eggs slowly for beautiful ribbons. I’ve tried pouring too fast, and it turned into egg clumps. - Season and Serve
Season with salt and a pinch of white pepper. Drizzle with sesame oil, sprinkle with scallion, and serve. ⚠️ Note: Add the sesame oil at the very end for the best aroma.
💡 More Hearty and Comforting Soups:
If you enjoy this dough drop soup, you should also try my [Tomato Meatball Soup] for another incredibly savory and satisfying bowl.
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💡 Tips:
The key to Dough Drop Soup is “chewy dough drops, rich and savory broth.” Add water little by little when making the dough for small, even drops. Cook the tomatoes until they release their juice for a rich broth. Sprinkle the dough drops gradually to prevent clumping. Drizzle the eggs slowly for beautiful ribbons.
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