White Gourd and Clam Soup

White Gourd and Clam Soup

This **White Clam and Loofah Soup with Tomato Broth** is a light yet flavorful dish that combines fresh seafood, crisp vegetables, and a rich, tangy tomato base. Succulent **white clams** add a delicate brininess, while tender **loofah** brings a refreshing crunch. The **tomato broth**, infused with **ginger** and **chicken stock**, is simmered to perfection, creating a deeply savory and aromatic soup. A quick blanch helps peel the tomatoes easily, ensuring a smooth texture, while rolling the loofah into bite-sized pieces enhances its visual appeal. The clams are added last, steaming open in the hot broth for maximum tenderness. This dish is a harmony of bright flavors and textures—perfect for a light lunch or a comforting starter. Quick to prepare yet impressive, it’s a must-try for seafood lovers looking for a healthy, delicious meal.

15 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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white clams
200g
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loofah
150g

The aromatics

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tomato
1 medium (150g)
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chicken broth
300ml

The sauce & seasonings

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ginger
10g (sliced)

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Rinse the white clams clean, peel the loofah and cut it into a rolling knife shape, and make a cross-shaped cut on the back of the tomato. Slice the ginger into pieces.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Boil water in a pot, put the cross-cut tomatoes into the pot, then easily peel them, and cut them into thin slices or pieces.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Use a clean pot, add three bowls of clean water and ginger slices. After boiling over high heat, add tomato slices and chicken broth.

4. Step 4

Step 4
After the soup in the pot boils again, cover it and roll for three minutes (this makes the tomato flavor more intense), then add the white clams and loofah together into the boiling soup, cover the pot, and wait for the white clams to open and the loofah to turn green. Then, turn off the heat.

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