Tomato Velvety Pork Soup

Cooking StepsHow to cook Tomato Velvety Pork Soup step by step

Cooking Process

1. 
   Step 1 Detail

   If using frozen tomatoes, soak them in cold water for a while.

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   Soak until the skin cracks, then peel — it comes off very easily.

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   While still partially frozen, cut into pieces. Be careful as tomatoes can be slippery.

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   Heat oil in a pot, add scallion and garlic and sauté until fragrant, then add the tomatoes.

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   Once the tomatoes break down into a saucy consistency, add tomato paste — use more if you prefer a thicker soup.

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   Add salt and light soy sauce. Adding salt early helps the tomatoes break down better.

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   Step 7 Detail

   Add mushroom seasoning, then pour in hot water.

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   Step 8 Detail

   Add the vegetables and cook for 1–2 minutes.

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   Meanwhile, marinate the sliced pork with white pepper powder, ginger powder, and a pinch of salt, then coat with a thin starch slurry.

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    When the water is at a gentle simmer, slide the pork slices in one by one.

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    Once all slices are in, cook for 1–2 minutes until they turn opaque and translucent. The slices are thin, so they don’t need long.

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    This is what the cooked pork looks like.

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    Add the pork slices to the pot, cover, and simmer for about 3 more minutes.

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    When the broth has thickened, sprinkle with chopped scallions and serve. If it is not thick enough, you can add a light cornstarch slurry to finish.

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    The soup is rich and the pork is tender — everything is coated in a flavorful broth. Absolutely delicious.