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Easy Egg Drop Soup

Egg Drop Soup Recipe

Author: Olivia Ross
This cozy, savory Chinese egg drop soup features silky ribbons of egg in a lightly seasoned golden broth. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's a warm, comforting bowl made from pantry staples — perfect for busy days or when you just need a little extra care in a cup.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 168 kcal

Ingredients
  

Soup Base

  • 4 cups chicken stock low-sodium
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder aka chicken stock powder
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon white pepper or black pepper

Egg Ribbons

  • 3 large eggs beaten
  • 1 green onion finely chopped, divided into scallion whites and greens

Thickener

  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch or potato starch
  • 0.25 cup water cold

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk the eggs until smooth and fully combined. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, mix together the cornstarch and cold water until fully dissolved. Set aside the slurry.
  • In a medium pot, bring chicken stock and the white parts of the green onion to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Slowly stir in the cornstarch slurry, continuously stirring to avoid clumps. Let simmer for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Add the bouillon powder, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Stir and adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Stir the soup in a circular motion and gradually pour in the beaten eggs in a thin stream to form egg ribbons. Let sit for a few seconds before stirring.
  • Let the soup gently bubble for another minute, then turn off the heat. Garnish with chopped green onion tops and serve warm.

Notes

  • For long, wispy egg ribbons, stir the soup consistently in one direction and pour the eggs slowly.
  • Adjust salt based on your stock.
  • Use a measuring cup for better control when adding eggs.
  • Cornstarch slurry must be well-mixed to avoid clumps.

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 1093mgPotassium: 308mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 215IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Easy Egg Drop Soup
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