Classic Egg Drop Soup Recipe
Learn how to make a comforting and classic Egg Drop Soup at home with this easy recipe. This Chinese-inspired soup is light, flavorful, and perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Broth:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper (or black pepper)
- Salt to taste
Egg Mixture:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Garnish:
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Optional: Sesame oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare Broth: Bring chicken broth to a gentle boil in a saucepan. Mix cornstarch with cold water to form a slurry. Add slurry, ginger, soy sauce, and white pepper to the broth. Reduce heat.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: Beat eggs in a bowl. Slowly drizzle eggs into the broth while stirring gently to create ribbons.
- Finish Soup: Let cook for 1 minute without stirring. Adjust seasoning with salt. Garnish with green onions and sesame oil.
Notes
- For a heartier version, add sweet corn, tofu, or cooked chicken.
- You can make it vegetarian by using vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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