Real Egg Drop Soup
Warm, silky, and irresistibly comforting, Real Egg Drop Soup is a Chinese restaurant classic you can easily make at home in just 15 minutes! This authentic recipe combines the rich flavors of chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, and a hint of white pepper with the delicate texture of ribbon-like eggs swirled into the soup. A touch of cornstarch transforms the broth into a luxuriously smooth base, while finely sliced green onions add a pop of freshness to every bowl. Perfect as a starter or a light meal, this quick and simple egg drop soup recipe is an ultimate crowd-pleaser, ideal for busy weeknights or when you’re craving a cozy, homemade favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water (for cornstarch slurry)
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground white pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Sesame oil
- 2 stalks Green onions, finely sliced
- to taste Salt
Instructions
In a medium-sized pot, bring the chicken broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
While the broth heats, prepare a cornstarch slurry by mixing the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl until smooth and lump-free.
Once the broth is simmering, stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and ground white pepper.
Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering broth while stirring constantly. Allow the broth to cook for about 2 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
Crack the eggs into a small bowl. Beat them well using a fork or chopsticks until they are fully blended.
Reduce the heat of the broth to low to prevent it from boiling. Hold a fork or chopsticks over the pot, and using the tines or tips, pour the beaten eggs slowly through them in a thin, steady stream to create ribbons of egg.
Gently stir the soup once or twice to break up larger egg ribbons, but be careful not to overmix.
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning by adding salt as needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with finely sliced green onions before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
349 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.6 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 4931 mg | 214% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.9 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g | ||
| Protein | 26.8 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 163 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1064 mg | 23% | |
*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.
