Chinese Restaurant Style- Egg Drop Soup
A warm, comforting, and protein-rich soup that’s perfect for cold weather! This easy homemade Egg Drop Soup is faster and tastier than takeout. A classic Chinese dish with simple ingredients and bursting with flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soups, Appetizers
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
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- 4 cups chicken stock or broth (low sodium)
- 1/4 cup water
- 4 tsp cornstarch (mix with water to form a slurry)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced (1 stalk)
- Salt or fish sauce to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Eggs:
- Beat the eggs in a small bowl and set aside.
- Heat the Broth:
- In a large pot, bring 4 cups of chicken stock to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Thicken the Soup:
- Stir the cornstarch slurry (water + cornstarch mixture) into the boiling broth. Mix well until the broth thickens slightly.
- Add the Eggs:
- Slowly pour the beaten eggs into the soup in a thin stream while stirring gently with a spatula or fork. This creates the characteristic silky egg ribbons.
- Season the Soup:
- Add sesame oil and black pepper. Adjust the seasoning with salt or fish sauce if needed.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Remove from heat, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For added flavor, toss in a pinch of ground ginger or garlic powder.
- Serve with crispy wonton strips or steamed rice for a more filling meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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