Is Tomato Egg Drop Soup safe for CKD patients?

This Chinese recipe is rated Limit for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 420mg sodium, 380mg potassium, and 120mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Tomato Egg Drop Soup more kidney-friendly?

See the CKD Tip section on this page for the specific adaptation we recommend. General principles: halve any fish sauce / soy sauce / bouillon; soak peeled vegetables in water to reduce potassium; choose lean meats; serve smaller portions of broth.

Where do these nutrition numbers come from?

Per-serving values are calculated by summing typical ingredient amounts × USDA FoodData Central values, then dividing by the recipe yield. Daily CKD limits referenced follow KDOQI 2020 clinical guidelines. Individual targets vary — always confirm with your renal dietitian.

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🇨🇳 China · Chinese

Tomato Egg Drop Soup

Light tomato soup with silky egg ribbons — China's universal home soup.

Prep time 15 min

Servings 4

Calories 120 kcal

CKD Limit

Nutrition (per serving)

120

Calories

120mg

Phosphorus

120 / 800mg

420mg

Sodium

420 / 2000mg

380mg

Potassium

380 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Lower-Na soup. Make at home, no MSG, no chicken bouillon.

Ingredients

2 tomatoes
2 eggs
Salt 1/2 tsp
Scallion, white pepper
Cornstarch slurry

Chinese Egg Home Cooking Kidney Friendlier Quick Soup Tomato

Cooking Steps

1
Simmer tomato 8 min.
2
Drizzle beaten egg.
3
Thicken with slurry.

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