Tomato Beef Macaroni Soup鮮茄牛肉通粉
A quintessential Hong Kong Cha Chaan Teng classic, this comforting Tomato Beef Macaroni Soup features tender slices of beef, al dente macaroni, and a vibrant, tangy-sweet tomato broth. It's a beloved all-day breakfast or light meal, offering a taste of Hong Kong's unique culinary charm and a warm hug in a bowl.
01Ingredients
- 200g thinly sliced beef
- 100g elbow macaroni
- 3 ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 700ml beef broth
- 3 tablespoons tomato ketchup
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- For Beef Marinade:
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Nutrition (per serving)412kcal
- Protein28.5g
- Carbs38.2g
- Fat14.8g
Fiber 2.1 gSodium 892 mg
02Steps
- In a bowl, combine the thinly sliced beef with light soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, and white pepper. Mix well and set aside for 10 minutes.
- Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Add macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or deep pan over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Add tomato wedges to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to break down, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in tomato ketchup and tomato paste, cooking for 1-2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
- Pour in the beef broth. Bring the soup to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it gently simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Increase the heat to medium-low. Add the marinated beef slices to the simmering soup, stirring gently to separate them. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the beef is just cooked through (do not overcook).
- Season the soup with sugar, salt, and white pepper to taste. Add the drained macaroni to the soup, stir to combine, and heat through for 1 minute.
- Ladle the Tomato Beef Macaroni Soup into bowls and serve hot.
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