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Chinese Tomatensoep: Tomato Soup inspired by Dutch Chinese Restaurants

When I was growing up, this delicious tomato soup was one of my favorites. I always thought it was something my mom would spend hours in the kitchen for. When she shared her recipe with me, I was surprised to hear that she’d make this when she didn’t have a lot of time: it’s quick, delicious, and quite filling!

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Chinese Tomatensoep: Tomato Soup inspired by Dutch Chinese Restaurants

Learn how to make my mother's "Chinese Tomatensoep": Tomato Soup inspired by Dutch Chinese Restaurants. It is thick, delicious, very tomato forward, with sweetness and just a hint of spice, as well as some crunchy leeks, tender chicken, and egg. There is one ingredient that will surprise you, but trust me, it is worth a try!
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish, Soup
Keyword Chinese, Indonesian Food, Soup, Tomato
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 bowls
Calories 120kcal

Ingredients

Soup

  • 1 l Tomato Juice
  • 720 g Applesauce
  • 340 ml Chicken Broth
  • 1 tsp Sambal Oelek
  • 1.5 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Leek
  • 1 cup Shredded Chicken
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Instructions

Preparing Ingredients

  • Slice the leek in thin slices, and wash it thoroughly.
  • Beat the egg, and fry it up in a skillet. It doesn't have to be browned, just enough to be cooked through.
  • Slice the egg in thin strips (1cm / 0.5" wide)

Make the Soup

  • Add all the ingredients, except the leek and egg, to the pot, and mix to combine.
  • Over medium-low heat, heat it up, but do not bring it to a boil.
  • Add the egg and leek, and keep cooking it for a bit to warm the leek and egg. You want the leek to still have crunch, so don't cook it for too long.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 396mg | Potassium: 444mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 828IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
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  • I made this recipe but substituted meatballs. It was "Smaakelijk". I just returned from The Netherlands and always my favourite was the tomato soup. Thank you for this recipe and insight.

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