The Easiest Egg Drop Soup
Warm, comforting, and ready in just 15 minutes, "The Easiest Egg Drop Soup" is the ultimate quick and satisfying homemade soup. Featuring a silky, savory broth thickened with a cornstarch slurry, this dish is brought to life with delicate ribbons of perfectly drizzled eggs. Seasoned with aromatic sesame oil, a touch of white pepper, and garnished with fresh scallions, this Chinese restaurant favorite is effortlessly achievable at home. Perfect as an appetizer or a light meal, this recipe is a one-pot wonder that delivers authentic flavor with minimal prep. Pair it with a splash of soy sauce for added umami depth, and you’ve got a cozy, crowd-pleasing soup that’s as easy to make as it is to love!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 whole large eggs
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons white pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons scallions (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional, for serving)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Step 2
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water until fully dissolved to make a slurry. Slowly whisk this slurry into the simmering broth to slightly thicken it.
Step 3
Crack the eggs into a separate small bowl and beat them gently with a fork until blended.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to low. Slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the soup in a thin stream while stirring the soup in a circular motion with a fork. This will create delicate egg ribbons.
Step 5
Season the soup with salt, white pepper, and sesame oil, stirring to combine.
Step 6
Turn off the heat and ladle the soup into bowls.
Step 7
Garnish each bowl with sliced scallions and, if desired, a drizzle of soy sauce. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1143.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 345.5 |
| Total Fat 17.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g | |
| Cholesterol 372mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4461.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 22.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 2.4g | |
| Protein 26.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 80IU | 0% |
| Calcium 144.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1034.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories