Description
A comforting and hearty Tomato Egg and Beef Noodle Soup featuring savory ground beef, fresh tomatoes, tender noodles, and silky egg ribbons simmered in a flavorful beef broth with Asian-inspired seasonings. Perfect for a cozy meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Aromatics
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
Vegetables and Flavorings
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Noodles and Eggs
- 4 ounces dried noodles (ramen, rice noodles, or egg noodles)
- 2 large eggs
Garnishes (Optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Chopped cilantro or a drizzle of sesame oil
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces with a spoon, about 5–6 minutes.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add minced garlic and chopped onion to the beef. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
- Cook Tomatoes: Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook for an additional 3–4 minutes until the tomatoes break down and become saucy.
- Add Broth and Seasonings: Pour in the beef broth, then stir in soy sauce, fish sauce (if using), sugar, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes to develop flavor.
- Cook Noodles: Add the dried noodles to the soup and cook according to the package instructions until tender, usually around 3–5 minutes.
- Incorporate Eggs: Crack the eggs gently into the simmering soup one at a time, or beat the eggs first and slowly drizzle them into the soup while stirring gently to create delicate egg ribbons. Cover and simmer for 2–3 minutes until the eggs are cooked through to your liking.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the soup from heat. Garnish with sliced green onions and optionally chopped cilantro or a drizzle of sesame oil. Serve hot for a delicious, comforting meal.
Notes
- You can substitute beef broth with chicken or vegetable broth if preferred.
- For added richness and a spicy kick, add a spoonful of chili oil or miso paste.
- Leftover rice noodles or vermicelli work great as a substitute for dried noodles.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
