Enhanced Tomato Ramen

Ingredients

• Ramen noodles (2 packs)
• Vegetable broth (4 cups)
• Fresh tomatoes (4 medium, diced)
• Onion (1 medium, chopped)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Fresh ginger (1-inch piece, grated)
• Sesame oil (2 tablespoons)
• Soy sauce (3 tablespoons)
• Sugar (1 teaspoon)
• Salt (to taste)
• Pepper (to taste)
• Green onions (2, sliced)
• Bean sprouts (1 cup)
• Eggs (2, for soft-boiling)

Instructions

1. Begin by soft-boiling the eggs. Place them in a pot of boiling water for 6-7 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath to cool. Once cooled, peel and set aside.
2. Cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté until fragrant and the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add the diced tomatoes to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes, allowing them to break down and release their juices.
5. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes to meld the flavors.
6. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the mixture to a blender in batches. Season with soy sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper to taste.
7. Divide the cooked ramen noodles into bowls. Ladle the tomato broth over the noodles.
8. Top each bowl with sliced green onions, bean sprouts, and halved soft-boiled eggs.
9. Serve hot and enjoy your delightful Tomato Ramen!