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A clear bowl of warm egg drop soup with delicate egg ribbons and green onions

Quick way to grow your skills with Egg Drop Soup in 4 easy steps.

This simple egg drop soup recipe is perfect for beginners looking to hone their cooking skills. In just four easy steps, you'll create a comforting and flavorful soup that’s sure to impress.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 stalks green onions sliced
Seasoning
  • to taste salt
  • to taste white pepper

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • small bowls
  • whisk
  • ladle

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat. While the broth heats, whisk the eggs lightly in a small bowl, and in another small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
Cooking the Soup
  1. Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering broth, stirring constantly until the soup thickens slightly. Then, while stirring slowly in one direction, gradually drizzle the whisked eggs into the soup to create delicate egg ribbons.
Finishing Touches
  1. Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil, then season the soup with salt and white pepper to your preference. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed for a balanced flavor.
Serve
  1. Ladle the hot egg drop soup into bowls and garnish with fresh sliced green onions before serving immediately for the best taste.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of ginger or garlic powder to the broth. Ensure the broth is simmering, not boiling, when adding the eggs to prevent them from becoming tough.