Description
Egg drop soup is a comforting classic that warms both the heart and the palate. This quick and easy recipe features silky egg ribbons floating in a savory chicken broth, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 large eggs
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water until smooth.
- Stir in soy sauce and white pepper into the boiling broth; let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Whisk eggs in a separate bowl until well combined.
- Slowly drizzle whisked eggs into the simmering broth while gently stirring to form ribbons.
- Remove from heat and stir in green onions before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 140mg