Vegetarian Comforting Egg Drop Soup
Warm your soul with this Vegetarian Comforting Egg Drop Soup, a light yet satisfying twist on the classic Chinese favorite. Made with a flavorful vegetable broth base, this recipe is enhanced with julienned carrots, sweet corn kernels, and a touch of soy sauce and ground ginger for a subtle depth of flavor. The magic unfolds as silky ribbons of egg are gently swirled into the soup, creating a velvety texture that’s irresistibly soothing. A dash of sesame oil adds a nutty aroma, while thinly sliced green onions provide a fresh, crisp garnish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this vegetarian-friendly soup is the perfect quick, comforting meal that's both wholesome and delicious. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or an easy crowd-pleaser, it’s a warming bowl of comfort you'll want to make again and again.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 0.5 cup sweet corn kernels
- 4 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- 4 large eggs
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon white pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon sesame oil
Directions
Step 1
In a large pot, pour 6 cups of vegetable broth and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Step 2
In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a smooth slurry. Set aside.
Step 3
Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 0.5 teaspoon of ground ginger to the simmering broth. Stir to combine.
Step 4
Introduce 1 julienned carrot and 0.5 cup of sweet corn kernels into the broth. Continue to simmer for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften slightly.
Step 5
Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the pot while stirring continuously until the broth thickens a little.
Step 6
In a separate bowl, beat 4 large eggs. Gently pour the eggs into the soup, stirring slowly with a fork to create silky ribbons.
Step 7
Add 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.25 teaspoon of white pepper to taste. Stir in 0.5 teaspoon of sesame oil for added aroma.
Step 8
Divide the soup into bowls, sprinkle thinly sliced green onions on top, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1909.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1084.4 |
| Total Fat 40.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 7.2g | |
| Cholesterol 744mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5468.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 137.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 23.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 32.1g | |
| Protein 55.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 160IU | 0% |
| Calcium 386.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3535.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories