Description
Egg Drop Soup is a warm, comforting dish that brings the flavors of Chinese cuisine right to your kitchen. This simple yet satisfying soup features silky ribbons of egg floating in a savory chicken broth, enhanced by green onions and a touch of sesame oil. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a cozy treat after a long day, this recipe is quick to make and can be customized with your favorite vegetables or proteins. Enjoy a bowl of happiness that’s both nourishing and delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Whisk together cornstarch and water in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Pour the cornstarch mixture into the simmering broth while stirring gently for about 1-2 minutes until thickened.
- Reduce heat slightly and slowly drizzle in the beaten eggs while stirring in one direction to create ribbons.
- Stir in chopped green onions and sesame oil; cook for another minute.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 180mg