Name: Egg Drop Soup (Standard)
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 6 cups Chicken Broth; 1 tsp Ginger-grated; 1 tbsp Soy Sauce; 1/2 tsp Sesame Oil; 1/4 tsp White Pepper; 1/4 tsp Salt; 2 Eggs; 1 tbsp Cornstarch; 1 tbsp Water; 2 tbsp Green Onions-thinly sliced

Recipe tier

A comforting and quick egg drop soup, perfect for a light meal or appetizer. This version uses readily available ingredients and is easy to make at home.

Total 20 min

Serves 4

Steps 5

Ingredients 10

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Broth
6 cups 1420 mL Chicken Broth
1 tsp 5 mL Ginger-grated
Seasoning
1 tbsp 15 mL Soy Sauce
tsp 2.5 mL Sesame Oil
tsp 1.25 mL White Pepper
tsp 1.25 mL Salt
Egg Mixture
2 2 Eggs
1 tbsp 15 mL Cornstarch
1 tbsp 15 mL Water
Garnish
2 tbsp 30 mL Green Onions-thinly sliced

Equipment

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Instructions

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In a medium saucepan, bring the Broth ingredients to a boil.
Reduce heat to a simmer. Add the Seasoning ingredients and stir to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Egg Mixture ingredients until smooth.
Slowly drizzle the Egg Mixture into the simmering broth while gently stirring in a circular motion. Continue stirring until the egg is cooked and forms delicate ribbons.
Remove from heat and garnish with Green Onions before serving.