Noodles with Chilled Tomato Broth

Name: Noodles with Chilled Tomato Broth
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1½ lb. very ripe red tomatoes, chopped; 1 small garlic clove, smashed; 3 Tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar; 1 Tbsp. sugar; 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more; 10 oz. thin noodles (preferably somen); 5 large eggs, beaten to blend; ½ Tbsp. unsalted butter; 2 medium Persian cucumbers, halved, thinly sliced on a diagonal; 3 scallions, thinly sliced; ½ cup cilantro leaves with tender stems; Hot chili paste (such as sambal oelek; for serving)

Instructions

Inspired by the Korean soup recipe kuksi, this sweet, punchy, acidic chilled tomato broth topped with noodles and crunchy vegetables makes for the summer soup of your dreams. It’s quick to make and can be a fun build-your-own-bowl summer lunch for a group.

Updated at: Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:34:43 GMT