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A steaming bowl of traditional egg drop soup, garnished with green onions.

Quick Egg Drop Soup

This quick egg drop soup is a comforting and savory dish, perfect for a light meal or appetizer. It's incredibly easy to make and ready in under 15 minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 2 green onions chopped
Garnish (Optional)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the chicken broth, soy sauce, and grated ginger. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. This will thicken the soup.
  3. Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering broth, stirring constantly until the soup thickens slightly.
  4. Reduce the heat to low, then slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the soup in a thin stream while gently stirring in one direction. Cook for 1 minute until the eggs form delicate strands. Stir in the chopped green onions and sesame oil (if using) just before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a dash of white pepper or a few drops of chili oil to the soup. If you prefer a richer soup, consider using chicken stock instead of broth.