Restaurant Style Egg Drop Soup
Recreate the comforting flavors of your favorite Chinese restaurant at home with this Restaurant Style Egg Drop Soup. Perfectly silky egg ribbons swirl through a flavorful chicken broth base, thickened with a simple cornstarch slurry for that iconic texture. The addition of toasted sesame oil and a dash of ground white pepper elevates the dish with its signature depth and aroma, while fresh green onion slices provide a vibrant garnish. This quick and easy soup comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a cozy appetizer or light meal. Adjust the seasoning with optional soy sauce to customize the flavor to your liking and savor the authentic taste of this takeout classic in your own kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water (for cornstarch slurry)
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground white pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons green onions (sliced thinly)
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce (optional, for extra flavor)
Instructions
In a medium-sized pot, bring the chicken broth to a gentle boil over medium heat.
While the broth is heating, prepare the cornstarch slurry by mixing the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of water in a small bowl until smooth.
In a separate small bowl, crack the eggs and whisk them together until the yolks and whites are combined.
Once the broth reaches a gentle boil, pour in the cornstarch slurry while stirring continuously to thicken the soup slightly.
Reduce the heat to low and slowly drizzle the whisked eggs into the soup in a thin stream, stirring gently in a circular motion with a fork or chopstick to create silky egg ribbons.
Add salt, ground white pepper, and sesame oil to the soup. Stir well to combine.
Taste and adjust seasoning by adding soy sauce, if desired.
Remove the soup from heat, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
298 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.9 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 3835 mg | 167% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.9 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.6 g | ||
| Protein | 26.1 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 143 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 981 mg | 21% | |
*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.
