Egg Drop Soup

Name: Egg Drop Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 4 cups chicken broth; 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 tbsp cornstarch, mixed with 2 tbsp water; ½ tsp ginger, grated; ½ tsp sesame oil; 2 scallions, sliced; ¼ tsp white pepper; ¼ tsp salt

Silky comforting Chinese soup with delicate egg ribbons in clear seasoned broth.

Total time: 15 min
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 10 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 110 kcal

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Ingredients

4 cups chicken broth Swap
3 large eggs, lightly beaten Swap
1 tbsp cornstarch, mixed with 2 tbsp water Swap
½ tsp ginger, grated Swap
½ tsp sesame oil
2 scallions, sliced
¼ tsp white pepper
¼ tsp salt

Equipment

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Method

Simmer broth with ginger. Season.
Stir in cornstarch slurry until glossy.
Drizzle eggs while stirring for ribbons.
Remove from heat. Add sesame oil and scallions. Serve.

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 110
Protein: 10g
Carbs: 6g
Fat: 5g
Fiber: 0g

Estimates only. Check ingredient labels and allergens, and cook meat and poultry to safe internal temperatures.

chinese · soup · eggs · simple · quick · appetizer · comfort-food

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