The Easiest Egg Drop Soup
Warm, comforting, and ready in just 15 minutes, "The Easiest Egg Drop Soup" is the ultimate quick and satisfying homemade soup. Featuring a silky, savory broth thickened with a cornstarch slurry, this dish is brought to life with delicate ribbons of perfectly drizzled eggs. Seasoned with aromatic sesame oil, a touch of white pepper, and garnished with fresh scallions, this Chinese restaurant favorite is effortlessly achievable at home. Perfect as an appetizer or a light meal, this recipe is a one-pot wonder that delivers authentic flavor with minimal prep. Pair it with a splash of soy sauce for added umami depth, and you’ve got a cozy, crowd-pleasing soup that’s as easy to make as it is to love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 whole large eggs
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons white pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons scallions (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water until fully dissolved to make a slurry. Slowly whisk this slurry into the simmering broth to slightly thicken it.
Crack the eggs into a separate small bowl and beat them gently with a fork until blended.
Reduce the heat to low. Slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the soup in a thin stream while stirring the soup in a circular motion with a fork. This will create delicate egg ribbons.
Season the soup with salt, white pepper, and sesame oil, stirring to combine.
Turn off the heat and ladle the soup into bowls.
Garnish each bowl with sliced scallions and, if desired, a drizzle of soy sauce. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
346 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.1 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 4462 mg | 194% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.5 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 26.4 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 144 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1034 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.
