Tomato Egg Broccoli Fish Cake Soup (Pseudo-Borscht)

Cooking StepsHow to cook Tomato Egg Broccoli Fish Cake Soup (Pseudo-Borscht) step by step

Cooking Process

1. 
   Step 1 Detail

   Wash broccoli and cut into small florets. Blanch in boiling water briefly, then remove and drain.

2. Step 2 Detail

   Slice button mushrooms, cut onion and green pepper into strips, dice tomato and potato into small cubes, and chop lettuce into short pieces.

3. Step 3 Detail

   If using beef meatballs or fish balls, thaw and halve them. Slice fish cake or sausage.

4. Step 4 Detail

   Scramble the eggs and set aside.

5. Step 5 Detail

   Heat a little oil and stir-fry mushrooms, onion, green pepper, and cabbage until fragrant.

6. Step 6 Detail

   Add diced tomato and cook until softened. Add water, bring to a boil, and simmer for 2-3 minutes (add potato and meatballs/fish balls at this point if using).

7. Step 7 Detail

   Add fish cake slices, shrimp, or sausage along with the blanched broccoli and scrambled eggs.

8. Step 8 Detail

   Season with tomato ketchup, light soy sauce, black pepper, and salt. Stir gently and simmer briefly (no more than 2 minutes). Thicken slightly, then turn off the heat.

9. Step 9 Detail

   If using lettuce, add it after turning off the heat and toss to combine.