Easy Comforting Egg Drop Soup Recipe Perfect for Quick Weeknights
A quick and easy egg drop soup with silky egg ribbons in a flavorful broth, perfect for cozy weeknight meals and simple gatherings.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
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- 4 cups (960 ml) chicken broth or stock (low-sodium recommended)
- 2 large eggs, beaten, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (light soy sauce recommended)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional but recommended)
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Crack and beat 2 large eggs in a small bowl. Grate the fresh ginger and mince the garlic. Slice the green onions thinly. Set everything within arm’s reach for an easy flow. (5 minutes)
- In a separate small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 3 tablespoons cold water. Stir until smooth to create your slurry. (2 minutes)
- Pour 4 cups (960 ml) of chicken broth into a medium saucepan. Add the grated ginger and minced garlic. Bring it to a gentle boil over medium heat, with bubbles rising but not a full rolling boil. (5 minutes)
- Slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry into the simmering broth. Keep stirring gently as the broth thickens slightly and becomes glossy. If it gets too thick, add a splash of water to loosen it up. (3 minutes)
- Reduce the heat to low so the broth is just simmering. Use a ladle or fork to drizzle the beaten eggs slowly into the broth while stirring gently in one direction to form silky egg ribbons. (3 minutes)
- Stir in 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and 1/4 teaspoon white pepper. Taste and add salt if needed. (2 minutes)
- Remove from heat. Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with sliced green onions. Serve immediately. (2 minutes)
Notes
Drizzle eggs slowly into gently simmering broth to create silky ribbons and avoid clumps. Use room temperature eggs for best texture. Adjust salt carefully as broth and soy sauce add saltiness. For vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth and add tofu or mushrooms. Use tamari for gluten-free soy sauce option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximate)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Protein: 7
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