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15-Minute Authentic Egg Drop Soup

A close-up of a white bowl filled with golden broth and delicate ribbons of egg drop soup, garnished with chopped green onions.
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Make restaurant-style egg drop soup at home in just 15 minutes using simple pantry staples for a quick, warm, and soothing meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pour the chicken broth into a medium saucepan and bring it to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Once boiling, reduce the heat to maintain a simmer. Stir in the sesame oil, white pepper, and salt.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until completely smooth to create a slurry.
  4. Slowly drizzle the cornstarch slurry into the simmering broth while continuously stirring. Continue stirring until the broth thickens slightly, about 1 minute.
  5. In a separate bowl, lightly beat the two eggs. Reduce the heat to low.
  6. Slowly pour the beaten eggs into the simmering broth in a thin, steady stream while gently stirring the soup in one direction with a fork or whisk. Do not over-stir.
  7. Allow the soup to cook for about 30 seconds until the egg forms fine ribbons.
  8. Remove the soup from the heat immediately. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  9. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish each serving with sliced green onions. Serve this quick comfort food immediately.

Notes

  • For a low calorie soup option, use low-sodium broth.
  • To achieve silky egg ribbons, ensure the broth is simmering gently, not boiling rapidly, when you add the egg.
  • You can add cooked shredded chicken or cooked ramen noodles to make this a more substantial weeknight soup idea.

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