Print
clock clock icon cutlery cutlery icon flag flag icon folder folder icon instagram instagram icon pinterest pinterest icon facebook facebook icon print print icon squares squares icon heart heart icon heart solid heart solid icon

Egg Drop Soup: A Simple and Comforting Classic

Enjoy a comforting bowl of Egg Drop Soup made with simple, natural ingredients. This classic Chinese soup combines chicken broth, green onions, ginger, and perfectly silky egg ribbons. It’s quick to prepare, nutritious, and delicious, making it an ideal starter or a light main course. Serve it with crispy fried noodles for added texture and flavor.

  • Total Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

Scale

2 tbsp cornstarch

6 cups low-sodium chicken broth

½ tbsp sesame oil

4 green onions, chopped (white and green parts separated)

1 tsp ground ginger

¼ tsp ground turmeric

¼ tsp ground white pepper

1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce

4 large eggs, lightly beaten

Instructions

Whisk cornstarch with 1 cup chicken broth; set aside.

Heat sesame oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the white parts of the green onion, cook for 1 minute. Add ginger, turmeric, and white pepper; cook for 45 seconds.

Add remaining 5 cups of chicken broth and soy sauce, bring to a boil. Whisk in cornstarch mixture, simmer for 5 minutes.

Pour beaten eggs into a pastry bag, snip a small corner, and slowly drizzle into the soup while stirring slowly.

Serve hot, garnished with the green parts of the green onions.

Notes

Egg Drop Soup is a delightful, easy-to-make dish that brings warmth and nourishment to your table. Perfect for any meal, it’s a family favorite that will impress with its simplicity and taste.

  • Author: Lara Smith
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins