Silky Egg Drop Soup

Silky Egg Drop Soup 🥣

Silky, comforting broth with delicate strands of egg and scallions-the ultimate light starter that feels elegant yet takes just minutes.

18 min · Beginner · 180 cal · 12g protein · $1.20/serving · Chinese

18minutes
4servings
180calories
12gprotein
$1.20per serving

Ingredients (serves 4)

  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 scallions
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring chicken stock to a boil in a large pot. Stir in minced ginger, soy sauce, and salt.

  2. 2

    Mix cornstarch with 3 tbsp cold water until smooth. Slowly pour into the simmering broth while stirring constantly, cooking for 1 minute until thickened.

  3. 3

    Whisk eggs in a bowl. Slowly drizzle eggs into the simmering broth in a thin stream while stirring gently, creating delicate strands. Stop and let rest for 30 seconds.

  4. 4

    Stir in sesame oil and chopped scallions. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

  5. 5

    Serve hot in bowls.

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