Description
Warm and comforting Egg Drop Soup with silky egg ribbons in a flavorful broth, made quickly with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for cozy evenings, this light and nourishing soup is easy to customize with your favorite vegetables and seasonings for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 inch fresh ginger, sliced
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (natural)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (natural)
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Broth: Start by bringing your chicken or vegetable broth to a gentle boil in a medium saucepan. Add the fresh ginger slices and let them infuse the liquid for a few minutes to build a fragrant base.
- Mix the Thickener: In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry. Slowly pour this into the simmering broth while stirring to give the soup a smooth, silky texture.
- Create the Egg Ribbons: Beat the eggs lightly in a bowl. Hold a fork or chopsticks over the simmering broth and pour the eggs in slowly, stirring gently in a circular motion to form delicate ribbons throughout the soup.
- Season and Finish: Remove the ginger slices. Add soy sauce (natural), sesame oil (natural), and white pepper. Stir to combine and adjust seasoning to taste. Sprinkle sliced green onions on top for freshness.
Notes
- Temper the eggs by beating them just until smooth to avoid clumps and ensure silky ribbons.
- Add the egg mixture slowly over low heat to create soft, graceful strands.
- Use high-quality broth for best flavor.
- Add cornstarch gradually and stop as soon as the soup turns velvety to avoid over-thickening.
- Garnish with green onions or fresh herbs after cooking to keep their vibrant crunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Egg Drop Soup, Asian Soup, Quick Soup, Comfort Food, Easy Soup Recipe
