Description
Egg Drop Soup is a classic Chinese dish known for its simplicity and comforting flavors. It features silky ribbons of egg in a clear, savory broth, often enhanced with subtle seasonings and garnishes like green onions.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat the chicken broth in a saucepan over medium-high until it simmers.
- Mix cornstarch and water in a bowl until smooth to create a slurry.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs with white pepper and sesame oil.
- Gradually pour the egg mixture into the simmering broth, stirring continuously in a circular motion to form egg ribbons.
- Blanch green onions in boiling water for 30 seconds, then drain.
- Stir the cornstarch slurry again, add to the soup, and stir until slightly thickened.
- Season with salt, taste, and adjust as necessary.
- Serve hot, garnished with blanched green onions.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.
- Adjust the amount of cornstarch based on desired soup thickness.
- Optionally, add a pinch of turmeric or yellow food coloring for color
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Protein: 11 g