Quick 15-Minute Tomato Soup Noodles
A comforting bowl of tomato soup noodles made with a rich, savory broth of fresh diced tomatoes, garlic, and Asian seasonings, ready in minutes.
Tomato soup noodles are a beloved comfort food in many Asian households, cherished for their simplicity and heartwarming flavor. By sautéing the fresh tomatoes until they break down and release their juices, you create a naturally sweet and tart broth base that pairs perfectly with soft wheat noodles and crisp greens.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 stalk green onions, chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups clear water
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- a dash chicken essence
- to taste salt
- 100 g wheat noodles
- 1 handful fresh green vegetables
Instructions
- 1Sauté Garlic
Pour cooking oil into a small pot and heat it up. Add the minced garlic and sauté until it becomes fragrant.
Tip: Keep the heat medium to prevent the garlic from burning too quickly. - 2Add Green Onions
Add the chopped green onions to the pot with the garlic. Stir-fry them together until they are fragrant.
Tip: Green onions add a fresh, aromatic base to the tomato soup. - 3Sauté Tomatoes
Add the peeled and diced tomatoes into the pot. Continue to stir-fry until the tomatoes soften and release their juices.
Tip: Stir-frying until they release juices ensures a rich, flavorful broth base. - 4Add Water
Pour a bowl of clear water into the pot with the cooked tomatoes to create the soup base.
Tip: Using warm water can help the soup reach a boil faster. - 5Season the Soup
Add the seasonings to the pot: a spoonful of tomato paste, a spoonful of light soy sauce, a spoonful of oyster sauce, a dash of chicken essence, and a little salt.
Tip: Stir well to ensure all the seasonings are fully incorporated into the broth. - 6Cook Noodles
Once the water boils, carefully add the noodles into the pot. Let them begin to soften in the hot broth.
Tip: Dont overcook the noodles; three minutes is usually sufficient for a perfect texture. - 7Add Fresh Greens
Add the fresh green vegetables into the boiling soup alongside the noodles. Cook everything together for about three minutes until the noodles are tender and the greens are wilted yet bright.
Tip: Keep the greens submerged in the hot broth to ensure they cook evenly without losing their vibrant color.
