This one pot tomato hot pot is cozy, nourishing, and incredibly easy to throw together. Using a tomato-flavored hot pot soup base packet gives you a rich, balanced broth without needing to build flavor from scratch!
Tips For The Best Hot Pot
Keep the broth at a gentle simmer rather than a rolling boil to prevent overcooking and to maintain a balanced flavor. As you let the pot simmer, the broth will naturally become richer and more flavorful over time. Try not to overcrowd the pot so the temperature stays consistent and ingredients cook properly, and taste the broth as you go, adding a little water if it becomes too strong.
It’s slightly tangy, a little sweet, and super comforting – perfect for a family-style dinner at home.
The Vegetables That Make This Hot Pot So Good
One of the best parts of this one pot hot pot is how each vegetable adds something different to the broth and overall texture!
1. Napa Cabbage
Softens beautifully and absorbs the tomato broth. The leaves become silky while the thicker stems stay slightly crisp, giving you a perfect balance.
2. Bok Choy
Adds freshness and a light crunch. It keeps the dish from feeling too heavy and pairs really well with the richness of the beef and tofu.
3. Kabocha Squash
This is what makes your broth extra special. As it cooks, it releases a natural sweetness that balances the tanginess of the tomato base and slightly thickens the soup.
4. Enoki Mushrooms
Delicate and slightly chewy, they cook quickly and soak up all the flavor from the broth.
5. Shiitake Mushrooms
These bring a deeper, earthy flavor that adds richness and umami to the entire pot.
6. Green Onions
Added at the end, they give a fresh, slightly sharp finish that brightens everything up.
Other Vegetables You Can Add
Swap or add based on what you have:
- zucchini (light and tender)
- spinach (quick-cooking and soft)
- corn (adds sweetness)
- daikon radish (absorbs broth and becomes very flavorful)
- carrots (adds sweetness and color)
More Protein Options
If you want to change it up:
- thinly sliced pork belly
- chicken slices
- shrimp
- fish balls or meatballs
Final Thoughts
This one pot tomato hot pot is one of the easiest ways to create a comforting, nourishing meal at home. With a simple soup base packet and fresh ingredients, you get a rich, flavorful dish with minimal effort.
It’s the kind of meal that feels special but is simple enough to make anytime—and one you’ll keep coming back to.
One Pot Hot Pot at Home (Tomato Base, Easy + Cozy Family Style Recipe)
Ingredients
Broth
- 1 packet tomato-flavored hot pot soup base
- 6 –8 cups water
Vegetables
- ½ napa cabbage chopped
- 2 –3 heads bok choy halved
- 1 –2 cups kabocha squash thinly sliced
- 1 bundle enoki mushrooms trimmed
- 4 –6 shiitake mushrooms stems removed
- 2 –3 green onions sliced
Protein
- 8 –10 oz thinly sliced ribeye
- 1 block 14–16 oz tofu, cut into cubes
Add-Ins
- 1 –2 packs frozen udon noodles
Instructions
- In a large pot, add 6–8 cups of water and the tomato-flavored hot pot soup base. Add in all the ingredients: napa cabbage, bok choy, kabocha squash, mushrooms, tofu and thinly sliced rib eye in the middle. Let everything simmer for about 7-9 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add in udon noodles to cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through and tender.
- Turn off heat and serve hot with optional dipping sauces like chili oil or a garlic green onion sauce.
