Ham and Egg Drop Soup
Warm, comforting, and packed with flavor, Ham and Egg Drop Soup is a quick and easy recipe that transforms simple ingredients into a bowl of pure delight. This savory soup combines the richness of chicken broth with diced, smoky ham and delicate ribbons of silky egg, created using a gentle swirling technique for that signature texture. Thickened with a cornstarch slurry, the soup achieves a velvety consistency, while soy sauce and a touch of white pepper add depth and warmth. Topped with fresh green onion slices for a burst of color and a mild crunch, this 20-minute recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as an elegant starter. With its hearty ingredients and comforting flavors, Ham and Egg Drop Soup is a satisfying dish that's sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup Cooked ham (diced)
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 2 stalks Green onions (sliced)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons White pepper
Instructions
In a medium pot, bring the chicken broth to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
Add the diced ham to the boiling broth and reduce the heat to medium. Allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes to infuse the broth with the ham's flavor.
In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water. Stir until the mixture is smooth to create a slurry.
Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering broth while stirring. Let the soup cook for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
Crack the eggs into a separate bowl and beat them well with a fork or whisk.
Turn the heat to low. Using a spoon or chopstick, create a gentle swirl in the soup by stirring slowly in one direction.
While the soup is swirling, slowly pour the beaten eggs into the pot in a thin, steady stream. The swirling motion will create delicate ribbons of cooked egg in the soup.
Add soy sauce, salt, and white pepper to the soup and stir gently to combine.
Ladle the soup into serving bowls and top with sliced green onions for garnish.
Serve hot and enjoy your Ham and Egg Drop Soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
635 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.6 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 490 mg | 163% | |
| Sodium | 6956 mg | 302% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.9 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 77.3 g | 155% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 177 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1690 mg | 36% | |
*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.
