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The Ultimate 10-Minute Easy & Authentic Chinese Egg Drop Soup

A close-up of a bowl of steaming egg drop soup, featuring wisps of cooked egg and topped generously with fresh green scallions.
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Make comforting, takeout-quality Egg Drop Soup faster than delivery. This recipe yields silky egg ribbons in a savory broth, perfect for a quick weeknight appetizer or light meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pour the chicken broth into a medium saucepan and bring it to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper into the boiling broth.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth to create a slurry.
  4. Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the boiling broth while stirring constantly. Continue stirring until the broth thickens slightly.
  5. In a separate bowl, lightly beat the two eggs together. Do not over-whisk; you want some visible white and yolk separation for better ribbons.
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the simmering broth in a thin, steady stream while gently stirring the soup in one direction (a figure-eight motion works well). Stop stirring immediately after pouring all the egg.
  7. Allow the soup to cook for about 30 seconds without stirring so the egg sets into silky strands.
  8. Remove from heat. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish immediately with sliced green onions.

Notes

  • For the best silky egg ribbons, make sure your broth is simmering gently, not rapidly boiling, when you add the egg.
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, increase the cornstarch slurry slightly, but add it slowly.
  • This recipe is naturally Low Carb and Keto friendly if you skip any added sugar or thickeners beyond the cornstarch.
  • Use high-quality chicken broth for the best flavor in this simple soup.

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