Description
This Classic Homemade Egg Drop Soup is a simple and comforting Chinese appetizer made by gently drizzling beaten eggs into flavorful simmering chicken broth. Enhanced with ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil, this soup offers silky egg ribbons and a subtle savory taste, perfect for a quick starter or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, grated (optional)
Egg Mixture
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp cold water
Seasoning and Garnish
- Salt and white pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: a pinch of turmeric for golden color
Instructions
- Simmer Broth: In a saucepan, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, and grated ginger if using. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat to develop the base flavor.
- Prepare Slurry: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with cold water to create a smooth slurry. Stir this slurry into the simmering broth to slightly thicken the soup’s texture.
- Create Egg Ribbons: Beat the eggs in a separate bowl until smooth. Slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the simmering soup while gently stirring in one direction, which will form delicate egg ribbons or strands.
- Season Soup: Once the egg ribbons have formed, turn off the heat. Adjust seasoning by adding salt and white pepper to taste. Add turmeric if using for a golden hue.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped green onions for a bright, fresh finish.
Notes
- Use low sodium chicken broth to better control the salt level in the soup.
- Adding turmeric is optional but provides an appealing golden color.
- Stirring eggs slowly in one direction helps create long, silky ribbons rather than clumps.
- To make the soup vegetarian, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- Fresh ginger adds a subtle warmth, but it can be omitted if unavailable or undesired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Keywords: Egg Drop Soup, Chinese Soup, Easy Soup Recipe, Classic Egg Soup, Homemade Soup
