Homemade Egg Drop Soup
A comforting bowl of homemade egg drop soup featuring delicate ribbons of egg in a flavorful chicken broth topped with scallions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Low-calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Eggs
- 4 cups Chicken Stock
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic Salt
- ⅛ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 3 Scallions, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Stock: In a medium saucepan, bring your chicken stock to a gentle simmer over medium heat, about 5 minutes.
- Mix the Cornstarch: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and a splash of cold water to create a slurry.
- Add Flavor: Stir in the ground ginger, garlic salt, and black pepper into the simmering stock, allowing it to meld for about 2 minutes.
- Thicken the Soup: Slowly drizzle the cornstarch slurry into the stock while stirring gently for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Egg Time!: Beat the eggs in a separate bowl. Create a whirlpool in the broth and drizzle in the eggs to form ribbons.
- Garnish with Scallions: Stir in the sliced scallions before serving.
Notes
Serve hot and enjoy alongside crispy spring rolls or fried rice. Drizzle with soy sauce or sesame oil for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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