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Egg Drop Soup
  • 20 MINUTES COOK TIME
  • 25 MINUTES TOTAL TIME
PHOTO BY LAURA HEINEMAN

Ingredients

  • 1 quart chicken stock, unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon scallion, chopped (optional)

Directions

In a small bowl, lightly beat the eggs together.

In a wok or sauce pot, bring the chicken stock to a simmer. Add the soy sauce and bring to a boil.

Whisk cornstarch with 1-2 tablespoons water until smooth. Add to stock and whisk until dissolved. Bring the soup back to a boil.

Very slowly pour in the eggs in a steady stream. To make shreds, stir the egg rapidly in a clockwise direction for one minute. To make thin streams or ribbons, gently stir the eggs in a clockwise direction until they form.

Season with salt and pepper.

Top with scallions before serving (if using).

Serve warm and enjoy!

Recipe in Action

  • 4 Servings
  • Difficulty: Intermediate
Click here for Nutrition Facts Nutrition Tip

Eggs are a good source of selenium this key nutrient is esential for keeping the immune system healthy.

Cultural Facts

Egg drop soup is a traditional Chinese soup that is quick to make. It involves a unique cooking method for the eggs which float to the top once the final product is ready to serve!

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