Real Easy and Real Tasty Egg Drop Soup
Warm up your day with this 'Real Easy and Real Tasty Egg Drop Soup,' a comforting classic that comes together in just 15 minutes. Made with everyday pantry staples like chicken broth, eggs, and soy sauce, this recipe is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or as a light, nourishing appetizer. The cornstarch slurry ensures a velvety broth, while a steady drizzle of beaten eggs creates those irresistible, silky ribbons. A hint of sesame oil and ground white pepper adds depth, and a sprinkle of fresh green onions brings a burst of flavor to each bowl. Simple, satisfying, and packed with authentic flavors, this homemade egg drop soup is a must-try for any fan of Chinese cuisine. Perfect for serving as-is or alongside your favorite takeout-inspired dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons green onions (thinly sliced)
- 0.25 teaspoons ground white pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water until fully dissolved and smooth. Gradually whisk the cornstarch slurry into the boiling broth.
Reduce the heat to medium and let the broth simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
In another small bowl, beat the eggs until well blended.
Reduce the heat to low to keep the soup at a gentle simmer. Slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the soup in a thin, steady stream while stirring gently with a fork or chopsticks to create delicate, silky egg ribbons.
Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, ground white pepper, and salt to the soup, stirring to combine.
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning as needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with thinly sliced green onions before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
312 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.6 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 3158 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.3 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.8 g | ||
| Protein | 26.4 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 152 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1014 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.
