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Egg Drop Soup Recipe

A quick and easy recipe for comforting egg drop soup, perfect for a cozy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups Chicken stock or chicken broth
  • 3 large Large eggs
  • 1 Green onion (finely chopped; divided into scallion whites and greens)
  • 1 teaspoon Chicken bouillon powder
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon White pepper or black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch or potato starch/tapioca starch
  • 0.25 cup Cold water

Instructions
 

  • Beat the eggs in a measuring cup or small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
  • In a separate small bowl, combine cornstarch and cold water until the starch has dissolved completely. This slurry will help thicken the soup.
  • In a medium pot, add the chicken stock and the scallion whites only. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium. Stir the cornstarch slurry and pour it into the broth while stirring continuously. Let it boil for about 1-2 minutes until thickened.
  • Season the broth by adding chicken bouillon powder, sesame oil, salt, and white pepper. Stir to combine.
  • While stirring, pour the beaten eggs into the soup in a thin stream from a slight height to create smaller egg ribbons.
  • Let the soup simmer for 1 minute, allowing the flavors to meld together.
  • Remove the pot from heat and garnish with the scallion greens. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • For beautiful egg ribbons, pour slowly from a height of about 6 inches.
  • If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container and refrigerate.
  • Reheat gently on the stove to avoid overcooking the eggs.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 900mgSugar: 1g
Keyword Chinese Cuisine, Egg Drop Soup
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