Easy Egg Drop Soup
Warm, comforting, and ready in just 15 minutes, this Easy Egg Drop Soup is the perfect recipe to satisfy your craving for a light yet flavorful appetizer or quick meal. Made with a base of savory chicken broth thickened slightly with a cornstarch slurry, this classic Chinese soup features silky ribbons of whisked eggs, a hint of umami from soy sauce, and the nutty aroma of sesame oil. A sprinkle of fresh scallions provides a burst of color and crunch, while optional ground white pepper adds a subtle heat. With minimal prep and accessible ingredients, this restaurant-style dish is ideal for weeknight cooking and an elegant addition to any meal. Perfectly balanced and irresistibly simple, this egg drop soup recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 stalks scallions (green onions), finely chopped
- 0.25 teaspoons ground white pepper (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
While the broth is heating, mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl until fully dissolved to form a slurry.
Reduce the heat to medium and slowly stir the cornstarch slurry into the broth. Let the broth simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it slightly thickens.
In a separate small bowl, whisk the eggs thoroughly until the yolks and whites are blended together.
Reduce the heat of the broth to low. Hold a fork over the saucepan and slowly pour the whisked eggs through the fork into the hot broth, creating delicate ribbons. Stir gently in a circular motion as you pour.
Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and salt. Add ground white pepper if desired, adjusting the seasoning to taste.
Ladle the soup into individual bowls, garnish with chopped scallions, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
380 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.6 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 3750 mg | 163% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.5 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.3 g | ||
| Protein | 26.8 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 153 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1044 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
