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Easy Egg Drop Soup

This classic soup features silky egg ribbons in a flavorful broth then topped with green onions.
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: easy, flavorful, quick
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 119kcal

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1.5 teaspoon chicken boullion powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon tumeric for color
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • Dash of white pepper adjust to taste
  • 3.5 tablespoons cornstarch + ⅓ cup water to make cornstarch slurry
  • 3 eggs beaten
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 scallion chopped

Instructions

  • In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, chicken bouillon powder, ground ginger, turmeric, salt, and a dash of white pepper. Whisk everything together until the powders dissolve then heat on medium-high until liquid comes to a gentle boil. Once it reaches a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and slowly pour in the cornstarch slurry while stirring continuously until the broth slightly thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
    4 cups low sodium chicken broth, 1.5 teaspoon chicken boullion powder, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon tumeric, ¾ teaspoon salt, Dash of white pepper, 3.5 tablespoons cornstarch + ⅓ cup water
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, beat the eggs until well combined. To create the signature egg ribbons, slowly pour the beaten eggs into the simmering broth in a thin, steady stream while stirring the soup in one direction with chopsticks or a spoon. Continue stirring gently until the eggs are set and form silky ribbons throughout the soup.
    3 eggs
  • Turn off the heat and stir in the sesame oil and chopped scallions. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or white pepper if needed.
    ½ teaspoon sesame oil, 2 scallion
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with extra scallions. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 555mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg