Description

A quick, comforting Chinese soup made with simple ingredients like eggs, broth, and seasonings. This easy and authentic Egg Drop Soup is perfect as an appetizer or a light meal.

Ingredients

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4 cups chicken broth
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
2 green onions, chopped
Salt to taste
Soy sauce to taste (optional)

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Instructions

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to make a slurry and set aside.
In a pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add ginger and white pepper.
Stir in the cornstarch slurry and let the soup simmer until slightly thickened.
Beat the eggs in a bowl. Slowly drizzle them into the simmering broth while stirring gently to create egg ribbons.
Add sesame oil and adjust seasoning with salt or soy sauce if desired.
Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.

Notes

For a thicker soup, use more cornstarch in the slurry.
Add corn or tofu for extra texture and protein.
Use low-sodium broth if watching salt intake.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 70
Sugar: 0.5g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 4g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 80mg