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Egg Drop Soup Recipe

Egg Drop Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for when you're craving a taste of your favorite Chinese restaurant right at home.

Course Soup
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Keyword egg drop soup, egg drop soup recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 137 kcal
Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons tamari (or soy sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • Scallions - for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat a medium-sized pot over medium heat on the stovetop and add in the chicken stock, sesame oil, salt, pepper, ginger, turmeric, tamari, and cornstarch. Let the broth come to a boil, then simmer it for 3-4 minutes.
  2. While the broth is cooking, crack the eggs into a bowl with a spout or a glass measuring cup and whisk to combine them.
  3. Use a wooden spoon or whisk to stir the broth in a circular motion, creating a whirlpool effect. Then slowly pour in the eggs in a circular motion to create egg ribbons.
  4. Then remove the pan from the heat and stir in the sesame oil and more salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve and garnish with freshly sliced scallions.

Recipe Notes

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.

Nutrition Facts
Egg Drop Soup Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 128mg43%
Sodium 1054mg46%
Potassium 256mg7%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 0.2g1%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 185IU4%
Vitamin C 0.4mg0%
Calcium 27mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.