Classic Egg Drop Soup Recipe Quick and Delicious
Classic Egg Drop Soup is a simple and comforting Chinese soup made with gently simmered chicken broth and delicate egg ribbons. This Easy Egg Drop Soup with Cornstarch is perfect as a light meal or starter, embodying traditional flavors of Simple Chinese Soup.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Standard
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups of chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon of sesame oil
- Salt to taste
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons of water
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
Instructions
- Heat the chicken broth in a saucepan over medium-high heat until it gently simmers.
- Whisk together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth.
- Beat the eggs with the ground white pepper and sesame oil until well combined.
- Slowly pour the egg mixture into the simmering broth in a steady stream while stirring gently in a circular motion.
- Briefly blanch the sliced green onions in boiling water for about 30 seconds then drain and set aside.
- Stir the cornstarch mixture then add it to the soup, stirring continuously until the soup thickens slightly.
- Taste and add salt as needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with the blanched green onions.
Notes
- Use fresh eggs for the best texture in the egg ribbons
- Adjust the thickness by modifying the cornstarch quantity according to preference
- For vegetarian variation substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth
- White pepper adds subtle heat without overpowering the soup’s delicate flavor
- Serve immediately to enjoy the best texture of the egg ribbons
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