Description
Learn how to make a comforting bowl of Easy Egg Drop Soup with this simple recipe. This Chinese-inspired soup is quick to prepare and perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper (or black pepper)
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- salt to taste
- optional: soy sauce or chili oil for serving
For the soup:
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry, then whisk it into the simmering broth.
- Add ginger, garlic powder, white pepper, and sesame oil. Reduce heat to low.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs well. While gently stirring the broth in one direction, slowly drizzle in the eggs in a thin stream to create delicate ribbons.
- Turn off the heat once the eggs are fully cooked (about 1 minute).
- Taste and adjust salt as needed. Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions and optional soy sauce or chili oil.
Notes
- For a heartier version, stir in tofu, cooked chicken, or peas.
- Cornstarch can be omitted for a thinner broth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
