With a flavorful chicken broth base and light wisps of egg throughout, Egg Drop Soup is a wonderful, light and simple soup your whole family will request again and again.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 6servings
Calories: 107kcal
Ingredients
5cupschicken or vegetable stock
½teaspoonfreshly minced fresh ginger
2tablespoonssoy sauce
½ - ¾teaspoonkosher saltadjust to taste
¼teaspoonwhite pepperfreshly ground black pepper will work as well, adjust to taste
2tablespoonscornstarch plus 2 tablespoons water
2eggsbeaten
Optional: 2 green onionssliced thin
Instructions
Combine the stock, ginger and soy sauce in a large pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and add salt and pepper to taste. Whisk together the cornstarch and water and pour into the simmering soup. Stir to combine and slightly thicken the soup.
Slowly pour in the beaten eggs, while stirring the soup in one direction. The egg will spread out and feather through the soup. Remove from the heat and add the green onions. Taste once more and adjust seasonings as needed. Enjoy!