Description
Egg Drop Soup is a warm and comforting dish featuring delicate ribbons of egg in a flavorful broth. This quick and easy recipe uses simple, wholesome ingredients to create a nourishing soup perfect for busy days or last-minute meals. Naturally light and protein-packed, it offers a customizable and soothing experience to satisfy your soul.
Ingredients
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Broth Base
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, sliced (plus extra for garnish)
Egg Mixture
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Thickener
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water (natural gelling agent slurry)
Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (natural, gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
- Prepare your broth: Heat the chicken or vegetable broth in a pot over medium heat. Add freshly grated ginger and green onions to infuse the broth with aromatic flavors. Let it simmer gently to develop a rich and warm base.
- Mix the egg batter: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs lightly until the yolks and whites are just combined. This ensures silky smooth ribbons when poured into the broth.
- Thicken the broth: Mix cornstarch with cold water to create a smooth slurry. Slowly stir this mixture into the simmering broth to add a velvety texture that will perfectly hold the delicate eggs.
- Create the egg ribbons: Reduce heat to low. Pour the beaten eggs slowly into the broth in a thin, steady stream while stirring gently in one direction. The eggs will cook instantly, forming soft, beautiful strands.
- Season and finish: Add the soy sauce (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and white pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with freshly chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for even cooking and a silky texture.
- Pour eggs slowly while stirring gently to create delicate ribbons instead of clumps.
- Maintain a gentle simmer rather than a boil for perfect egg cooking.
- Adjust soy sauce and white pepper to your preferred taste.
- For a thicker broth, use a natural gelling agent solution as needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Egg Drop Soup, easy soup recipe, quick soup, comfort food, protein soup, gluten-free soup
