Description
Experience the comforting warmth of homemade egg drop soup in under 15 minutes. This simple yet delightful dish features silky ribbons of eggs swirling in a rich chicken broth, enhanced with fresh ginger and green onions. Perfect as a quick weeknight meal or a cozy treat on chilly days, this egg drop soup is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Stir in grated ginger and soy sauce.
- Mix cornstarch with cold water until smooth, then gradually add to the simmering broth while stirring continuously until thickened.
- Whisk the eggs in a bowl. Slowly drizzle them into the pot while stirring gently to create ribbons.
- Add sliced green onions and drizzle with sesame oil before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 210mg