Tomato and Egg Drop Noodle Soup

Name: Tomato and Egg Drop Noodle Soup
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¼ Morton kosher salt, divided, plus more; 1 small yellow or red onion; 2 garlic cloves; 1 1" piece ginger; 1 scallion; 12 oz. instant ramen or other wheat noodles; 2 Tbsp. grapeseed or vegetable oil; 1 28-oz. can diced tomatoes; 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or water; 4 large eggs; Pinch of freshly ground white pepper; 3 Tbsp. (or more) light or dark brown sugar or granulated sugar; Toasted sesame oil or chili oil; Maggi seasoning sauce or soy sauce (for serving)

Instructions

A beloved Hong Kong dish with approximately one billion variations, this soup—which relies heavily on fridge and pantry staples—is meant to be a little sweet and a touch sharp.

Updated at: Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:04:36 GMT