Description
A comforting and silky egg drop soup made with simple pantry ingredients, featuring delicate egg ribbons in a warm savory broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place a saucepan over medium heat and pour in the chicken broth, allowing it to warm gently.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water until smooth, and in another bowl beat the eggs until fully blended.
- Once the broth is hot, stir in soy sauce, salt, and white pepper, then slowly add the cornstarch mixture while stirring.
- Reduce the heat to low and gently stir the broth in a circular motion.
- Slowly pour the beaten eggs into the swirling broth in a thin stream, allowing soft ribbons to form.
- Drizzle in the sesame oil and add sliced green onions.
- Ladle into bowls and serve warm.
Notes
- Pour the eggs slowly for the best ribbon texture.
- Keep the heat low when adding eggs to avoid clumping.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
- Add a splash of vinegar or chili oil for extra flavor if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: egg drop soup, easy soup recipe, quick homemade soup, chinese soup, light comfort food