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Hong Kong Tomato Macaroni Soup (港式番茄餐蛋通粉)

Hong Kong tomato macaroni soup is a classic breakfast option found in Hong Kong style diners. It's warm, comforting and delicious.

Ingredients

2 slice spam
1 egg
1 serving (90g) pasta (macaroni is normally used, but you can use any pasta you like)
1.5 cup water
2 tomatoes, chopped to wedges
1/2 white onion, diced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
vegetables of your choice (I used pak choi)

1
In a pot of boiling water, add a pinch of salt, and cook the pasta according to package instructions minus 1-2 minutes so that it is al dente. Drain and set aside.
2
Pan-fry egg and spam slices until golden brown.
3
Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pot, then add onions and sauté for a minute. Add tomato paste, tomatoes, water, sugar and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, lower heat to medium and simmer for 15 mins.
4
Assemble tomato soup and everything else in a bowl and enjoy!