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Eggdrop Soup

A quick and comforting soup with silky broth and egg ribbons.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 green onions sliced for garnish

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Ladle
  • Serving bowls

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a gentle boil over medium heat.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
  3. Once the broth is boiling, slowly stir in the cornstarch slurry.
  4. Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper to the broth.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until well beaten.
  6. Reduce the heat to low and slowly pour the beaten eggs into the simmering broth while stirring gently.
  7. Allow the soup to simmer for another minute to cook the eggs through.
  8. Pour the soup into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a splash of rice vinegar just before serving.