Description
This classic Egg Drop Soup recipe is a quick and comforting Chinese soup made with flavorful chicken broth, delicate egg ribbons, and a touch of fresh ginger and sesame oil. Perfect for a light meal or appetizer, this gluten-free soup is easy to prepare on the stovetop and can be customized with optional ingredients for extra texture and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt to taste
Egg Mixture
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Garnish & Optional
- 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
- Optional soy sauce for serving
Instructions
- Heat the broth: In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in the grated ginger, garlic powder, white pepper, and sesame oil to infuse the broth with flavor.
- Thicken the broth: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Slowly stir the slurry into the simmering broth and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the soup slightly thickens.
- Prepare the eggs: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs well to ensure smooth, uniform ribbons when added.
- Create egg ribbons: While gently stirring the soup in one consistent direction, slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the pot in a thin stream. This will form delicate egg ribbons in the soup.
- Set the eggs: Allow the eggs to cook undisturbed for 30 seconds, then gently stir to finish cooking the ribbons without breaking them too much.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the soup and add salt or a dash of soy sauce if desired for additional flavor.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with the chopped green onions for a fresh, vibrant finish.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- Add corn kernels, tofu, or baby spinach for extra texture and nutrition.
- Stirring in one consistent direction when adding the eggs helps create delicate, beautiful egg ribbons.
