Description
A classic and comforting Egg Drop Soup recipe made with simple ingredients like low-sodium chicken broth, eggs, and a blend of seasonings. This quick and easy Chinese-style soup features silky ribbons of cooked egg floating in a flavorful broth, perfect for a light meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 4 cups (one 32-ounce carton) low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon tamari soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric (optional, for color)
- Pinch of ground white pepper
Eggs and Garnish
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced on a diagonal
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a medium saucepan, add the chicken or vegetable broth, cornstarch, ground ginger, kosher salt, toasted sesame oil, tamari soy sauce, turmeric if using, and ground white pepper. Mix well to ensure the cornstarch dissolves completely.
- Simmer the broth: Place the saucepan on medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally to prevent settling or burning.
- Pour in the eggs: Once the broth is simmering steadily, slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the pot in a thin stream. Stir the broth gently in a circular motion with a spoon or chopstick to create delicate, silky egg ribbons.
- Cook the egg ribbons: Continue stirring gently for 1-2 minutes until the eggs are fully cooked and have formed soft, tender strands throughout the soup.
- Remove from heat: Take the saucepan off the stove to prevent overcooking and preserve the texture of the egg ribbons.
- Serve and garnish: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and sprinkle with the thinly sliced green onions for a fresh, mild onion flavor and added color.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately while hot for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- To vary the soup, add finely diced tofu or sweet corn for extra texture and nutrition.
- Adjust seasoning like salt and soy sauce to taste based on your preference.
- For a thicker soup, increase cornstarch by 1 tablespoon dissolved in water before adding to broth.
- Be sure to pour eggs slowly and stir gently to create the signature silky egg ribbons instead of clumps.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
