Ma's Egg Flower Soup

Warm, comforting, and delightfully simple, Ma's Egg Flower Soup is a silky masterpiece that's perfect for any occasion. This classic Chinese-inspired recipe combines the rich umami flavors of chicken broth, soy sauce, and toasted sesame oil with the delicate ribbons of whisked eggs for a light yet satisfying dish. With a quick prep and cook time of just 20 minutes, this soup is ideal for busy weeknights or as an elegant starter for a dinner party. Infused with subtle notes of ground white pepper and topped with fresh green onions and optional cilantro, every bowl bursts with savory warmth and freshness. Easy to make yet packed with flavor, Ma's Egg Flower Soup brings traditional comfort food to your table in no time.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 stalks (sliced thinly) green onions
• 0.25 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons (optional, chopped) fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized pot, combine the chicken broth and water. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Slowly stir the slurry into the boiling soup base until slightly thickened.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, ground white pepper, and salt. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 4

Crack the eggs into a separate bowl and whisk until smooth. Slowly drizzle the whisked eggs into the soup in a thin, steady stream while gently stirring the soup in a circular motion with a fork or chopsticks. This will create delicate egg ribbons.

Step 5

Turn off the heat and stir in half of the sliced green onions. Reserve the rest for garnish.

Step 6

Ladle the soup into individual bowls, garnish with the remaining green onions and fresh cilantro if using, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1377.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	334.5

Total Fat 14.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 372mg	0%
Sodium 4133.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 22.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g	0%
Total Sugars 3.3g
Protein 27.9g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 186.5mg	0%
Iron 5.3mg	0%
Potassium 1138.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.0%

Protein: 33.6%

Carbs: 27.3%