Tomatoes are believed to be familiar to everyone. They are rich in various vitamins, lycopene, as well as minerals such as magnesium, iron, and phosphorus. Tomato and corn soup is a delicious dish made from tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and corn kernels.
【Name】
Tomato and corn soup
【Ingredients】
Tomatoes, butter, corn
【Instructions】
1. Wash the tomatoes, blanch them in hot water, peel them, and cut them into small cubes.
2. Bring 6 cups of butter broth to a boil in a pot, add corn kernels and tomato cubes, season with salt and pepper, cook for 5 minutes, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
【Benefits】
Corn has the effect of controlling cholesterol, so it is very suitable for cooking with eggs. The two can neutralize each other. After the corn and eggs are cooked, the soup has a bright yellow color, which stimulates the appetite. After solidification, it has the smoothness of eggs and the sweetness of corn kernels.
【Tips】
When cooking pork rib soup, corn can be simmered for a long time, but when cooking quick clear soup, the corn needs to be boiled separately to cook quickly.
Cut the tomatoes into small pieces and cook them with corn kernels until the soup turns red. Add water starch and stir to thicken the soup, enhancing the tomato flavor. Finally, add egg whites to the soup to increase the white egg flower. The refreshing taste of tomatoes combined with the subtle sweetness of corn makes the soup full of layers.
【Nutritional Value】
1. Beauty and skincare: The beauty and skincare effect of tomatoes mainly lies in its antioxidant properties. In addition to vitamin C, tomatoes also contain lycopene, which is an antioxidant component. Therefore, eating tomatoes regularly can help the body eliminate excess oxidative free radicals and have an anti-aging effect.
2. Protecting blood vessels: Tomatoes also have a certain protective effect on the body's capillaries, thanks to the presence of vitamin P. It can reduce the permeability and fragility of capillaries, thereby maintaining the elasticity of blood vessels. Therefore, eating tomatoes regularly can help prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
3. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory: Pharmacological research has shown that tomato alkaloids in tomatoes have certain antibacterial properties and significant anti-inflammatory effects. They can reduce the increase in capillary permeability caused by histamine.
