Egg Drop Soup

Egg Drop Soup

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A quick and comforting soup made with a savory seasoned broth. Silky ribbons of egg are gently swirled in to create this classic dish. The addition of corn (either kernel or creamed) is an extremely popular variation in restaurant-style egg drop soup, adding texture and a subtle sweetness.

20 min cook time
10 min prep
Servings
4
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Ingredients

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  • Prepare your ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth to create a slurry. In a separate bowl or measuring cup, lightly beat the eggs. Thinly slice the green onions.
    • 2 tbsp cornstarch (16 g)
    • 4 tbsp water (60 g)cold
    • 2 large egg (100 g)lightly beaten
    • 2 stalk green onion (30 g)thinly sliced
      (for garnish)
  • In a medium pot, combine the chicken broth, soy sauce, ground ginger, and white pepper. If using, add the optional sweet corn. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
    • 4 cup chicken broth (960 g)
    • 1 tbsp soy sauce (16 g)
      (to taste)
    • ¼ tsp ground ginger (0.5 g)
    • ¼ tsp white pepper (0.5 g)
    • ½ cup sweet corn (75 g)canned or frozen
      (optional)
  • Give the cornstarch slurry a quick stir, then slowly pour it into the simmering broth while stirring constantly. Continue to simmer for about 1 minute until the soup has slightly thickened.
    • Reduce the heat to low. Gently stir the soup in a slow, circular motion to create a whirlpool. While maintaining the swirl, very slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the pot in a thin stream to create silky ribbons.
      • 2 large egg (100 g)lightly beaten
    • Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the sesame oil and most of the sliced green onions, reserving some for garnish. Serve immediately.
      • 1 tsp sesame oil (4 g)
        (for garnish)
      • 2 stalk green onion (30 g)thinly sliced
        (for garnish)

    Nutrition Information

    Per serving

    Nutrient
    Amount
    % DV
    chicken brotheggcornstarchsoy sauceground gingerwhite peppersweet corngreen onionsesame oil
    Trans fat

    Total (4 servings)

    Nutrient
    Amount
    % DV
    chicken brotheggcornstarchsoy sauceground gingerwhite peppersweet corngreen onionsesame oil
    Trans fat

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