Tomato Tofu Soup

Ingredients

• tomatoes — 2 medium, cut into chunks
• soft tofu — 300 g, cubed
• scallions — 1 stalk, chopped
• cooking oil — 1 tbsp
• salt — 1 tsp
• sugar — 1/2 tsp
• white pepper — 1/4 tsp
• sesame oil — 1/2 tsp

Steps (beginner-friendly)

1. Cut the tomatoes into 3 cm chunks and the tofu into 2 cm cubes.
2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pot over medium heat. Add tomatoes and cook 3-4 minutes, pressing with a spatula, until they collapse into a saucy pulp.
3. Pour in 3 cups of water and bring to a boil over high heat.
4. Add the tofu cubes gently, return to a boil, then lower to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Season with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp sugar, and 1/4 tsp white pepper; stir gently so the tofu doesn't break.
6. Ladle into bowls, drizzle each with 1/2 tsp sesame oil, and top with chopped scallions.