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Egg Drop Soup

Published: Nov 19, 2022 · Modified: Jul 9, 2023 by Yuan

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What Is Egg Drop Soup

Egg Drop soup, also known as egg flower soup, is a simple Chinese classic soup made with very simple ingredients. Although it's usually made with chicken broth, you can make it with any kind of stock you like. This soup is commonly served in Chinese restaurants as an appetizer before the main course. This hearty soup is perfect for cold days or when you’re feeling under the weather.

egg drop soup

Ingredients

There is nothing easier than making egg drop soup. Making it at home is easy because it doesn't require much prep work. All you need is some chicken broth (or vegetable broth if you want to make this vegetarian), eggs, green onions, and several seasonings. Everything can be done under 15 minutes.

ingredients

How To Make Egg Drop Soup

First, add chicken broth to the pot, the soy sauce, minced garlic, sesame oil, and sugar. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium-low. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.

Beat the eggs with a whisker. Set aside. Then mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with two tablespoons of water until well combined. Pour it into the chicken broth mixture.

egg drop soup

Add beaten eggs slowly into the simmering chicken broth while stirring constantly until they form thin strands ("egg drops"). Make sure to stir the egg stream in one direction. let it simmer for about 2 minutes. That’s it!

spoon in soup

Lastly, add salt and pepper, garnish, and enjoy.

A couple more things: Feel free to add a few drops of yellow food coloring to achieve the “restaurant look”, it’s totally up to you, I did not. The cornstarch helps to add texture and thicken the soup. Adjust the cornstarch amount based on your preference for a thicker or thinner soup.

What Do You Eat with Egg Drop Soup?

Most American Chinese restaurants here serve fried wonton strips with egg drop soup. You can top it with fried wonton strips and serve warm. Some people like to add tofu or their favorite vegetable as well.  Egg Drop soup can be eaten alone as a meal or served as an appetizer.

egg drop soup

Besides this soup’s hearty taste, another reason why it’s so popular is that it is so versatile. The best thing about egg drop soup is that it goes well with just about anything else. You can serve it with rice, or noodles, or add any kind of meat you like. If you like spicy food, try it with hot chili oil or chili sauce on the side.

Storage

It is best to serve egg drop soup right away after making it. When reheated, Egg Drop Soup does not maintain the same texture as when eaten right away. You can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The egg flowers in Egg Drop soup become unpleasant when frozen and reheated, so I don’t recommend freezing it.

Reheating

By microwave: Microwave it in individual servings initially for 30 seconds. Stir and add 20 more seconds if needed.

By stove: Using medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until heated through.

Conclusion

Egg Drop soup is a hearty soothing soup that is the perfect choice to serve your family. Just like chicken noodle soup, it will restore your health and energy whenever you are sick. So, how did your egg drop soup turn out? I would love to hear from you! Feel free to leave your comment below. Happy cooking!

egg drop soup

Egg Drop Soup

Egg Drop soup, also known as egg flower soup, is a simple Chinese classic soup made with very simple ingredients.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 57kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • thinly sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions

  • Add the chicken broth to the pot along with the soy sauce, minced garlic, sesame oil, and sugar. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium-low. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Beat the eggs with a whisker. Set aside.
  • Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with two tablespoons of water until well combined. Pour it into the chicken broth mixture.
  • Add beaten eggs slowly into the simmering chicken broth while stirring constantly until they form thin strands ("egg drops"). Make sure to stir the egg stream in one direction. let it simmer for about 2 minutes.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in 2 tablespoons of finely chopped green onions for garnish.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.6g | Protein: 3.4g | Fat: 3.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.9g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 881mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.7g | Calcium: 24mg
Tried this recipe? Leave a comment below, and tag me @sassychopsticks9 or tag #sassychopsticks9 on Instagram!

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