Egg Drop Soup (Silky Chinese Egg Drop Soup)

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Egg Drop Soup is a comforting classic made with delicate ribbons of egg suspended in a flavorful chicken broth. Light, nourishing, and incredibly easy to prepare, this restaurant favorite comes together in just minutes and makes a wonderful appetizer or light meal.

Fresh ginger, sesame oil, and green onions add subtle layers of flavor while the silky egg ribbons create a beautiful presentation that is both elegant and satisfying.

EQUIPMENT

Medium saucepan

Whisk

Measuring cups

Measuring spoons

Ladle

Soup bowls

INGREDIENTS

4 cups chicken broth

2 large eggs

1 tbsp cornstarch

2 tbsps cold water

1 tsp grated fresh ginger

1 tsp sesame oil

¼ tsp white pepper

2 green onions, thinly sliced

½ tsp kosher salt, or to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth.
2. Pour the chicken broth into a medium saucepan and bring it to a gentle boil.
3. Stir in the ginger, white pepper, and salt.
4. Slowly whisk in the cornstarch mixture and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the broth slightly thickens.
5. Beat the eggs thoroughly in a small bowl.
6. Reduce the soup to a gentle simmer.
7. Slowly drizzle the eggs into the broth while gently stirring in one direction to create delicate ribbons.
8. Remove the soup from the heat.
9. Stir in the sesame oil.
10. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

RECIPE NOTES

For additional flavor, add cooked chicken, mushrooms, corn, or peas.

A few drops of chili oil make a delicious spicy variation.

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EGG DROP SOUP (Silky Chinese Egg Drop Soup)

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Egg Drop Soup is a comforting classic made with delicate ribbons of egg suspended in a flavorful chicken broth. Light, nourishing, and incredibly easy to prepare, this restaurant favorite comes together in just minutes and makes a wonderful appetizer or light meal. Fresh ginger, sesame oil, and green onions add subtle layers of flavor while the silky egg ribbons create a beautiful presentation that is both elegant and satisfying.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese

Calories: 65

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Ingredients

  

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• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsps cold water
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• ¼ tsp white pepper
• 2 green onions thinly sliced
• ½ tsp kosher salt or to taste

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Equipment

• Medium Saucepan
• Whisk
• Measuring cups
• Measuring Spoons
• Ladle
• Soup bowls

Method

 

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth.
2. Pour the chicken broth into a medium saucepan and bring it to a gentle boil.
3. Stir in the ginger, white pepper, and salt.
4. Slowly whisk in the cornstarch mixture and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the broth slightly thickens.
5. Beat the eggs thoroughly in a small bowl.
6. Reduce the soup to a gentle simmer.
7. Slowly drizzle the eggs into the broth while gently stirring in one direction to create delicate ribbons.
8. Remove the soup from the heat.
9. Stir in the sesame oil.
10. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 65kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 1195mgPotassium: 92mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 183IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For additional flavor, add cooked chicken, mushrooms, corn, or peas.
A few drops of chili oil make a delicious spicy variation.

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NUTRITION INFORMATION (Per Serving)

Calories: 82

Protein: 6 g

Carbohydrates: 3 g

Fat: 5 g

Saturated Fat: 1.5 g

Cholesterol: 94 mg

Sodium: 690 mg

Fiber: 0 g

Sugar: 1 g