Description
Egg drop soup is the ultimate comfort food, featuring a silky broth enriched with delicate ribbons of egg and a burst of flavor from green onions. Perfect for chilly evenings, this quick and easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a warm, satisfying bowl of joy. In just minutes, you can enjoy this nourishing dish as an appetizer or main course, bringing warmth to any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 large eggs
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- Optional: ½ cup peas or carrots
Instructions
- Heat chicken broth in a medium saucepan over medium heat until simmering.
- In a small bowl, combine cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry. Add it to the simmering broth.
- Stir in sesame oil and white pepper, allowing flavors to meld for about five minutes.
- Slowly pour in beaten eggs while stirring the broth in circular motions to form ribbons.
- Remove from heat once desired consistency is reached (about 1-2 minutes). Stir in green onions and any optional vegetables.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: For added depth, simmer your broth with ginger and garlic before adding the eggs. Customize with extra veggies like spinach or mushrooms for more nutrition.