Savory Chinese Egg Drop Soup Recipe: Almost Easier Than Takeout (6 Ingredients, 15 Minutes) Asian Recipes Soups Lunch Dinner Gluten-free
If you've ever enjoyed egg drop soup at a Chinese restaurant, we have good news for you. You can make egg drop soup at home almost more easily or in less time than it may take you to get to a restaurant or get takeout. Seriously!
Egg drop soup is a Chinese soup that has ribbons of eggs in a flavorful chicken broth. This easy egg drop soup recipe is ready in only about 15 minutes. Wow!
This rich and flavorful soup is a warm bowl of comfort food. Here's what you need to make this soothing gluten-free soup at home: chicken broth, cornstarch, ginger, garlic powder, eggs and sesame oil. The chopped green onions for garnish are optional.
Complete the meal by serving it with wonton chips, warm bread or a salad, or your favorite soup side dishes. This savory soup is simple to make and is perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Cuisine: Chinese / Asian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger or 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 5 eggs
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- chopped green onions, for garnish (optional)
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Recipe Notes
- To reduce the sodium in this recipe, use no- or low-salt chicken broth.
- Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.
Here's how to make it:
- Combine the broth, cornstarch, ginger and garlic powder in a large soup pot. Whisk until combined. Bring to a simmer.
- Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk them.
- When broth starts to simmer, use a spoon and make a "tornado" in the water by carefully stirring the broth in a circular motion. Slowly start pouring in the eggs. Cook just until ribbons form.
- Turn off the heat. Add the sesame oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add more garlic powder, sesame oil and ginger, if needed.
- Spoon into bowls and garnish with chopped green onions, if desired.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Calories: 107
Total Fat: 5.2g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Cholesterol: 136mg
Sodium: 476mg
Total Carbohydrate: 7.4g
Dietary Fiber: 0.1g
Total Sugars: 0.8g
Protein: 7.4g
Vitamin D: 13mcg
Calcium: 26mg
Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 174mg
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