Description
10-Minute Chinese Egg Drop Soup is a comforting, quick-to-make dish that blends silky egg ribbons with a savory broth. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy evenings, this delicious soup can be whipped up in just 10 minutes, using simple ingredients you likely have on hand. With its warm flavors and inviting aroma, it?ll feel like a homemade hug in a bowl.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water until smooth; set aside.
- Slowly stir the cornstarch slurry into the simmering broth while whisking continuously until it thickens slightly (about 1 minute).
- Reduce heat and slowly drizzle in the beaten eggs while whisking gently to create ribbons of egg.
- Season with sesame oil and white pepper to taste; stir gently.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 210mg