Easy Egg Drop Soup Recipe
Easy Egg Drop Soup is a classic Chinese-inspired soup made with chicken broth, eggs, soy sauce, and green onions.
Ingredients
- 1 49.5-fluid-ounce can chicken broth
- 1 bunch green onions chopped
- ⅓ cup cold water
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon white sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Pour the chicken broth into a large pot and heat over medium-high heat.
- Stir in the chopped green onions and bring to a gentle simmer.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ⅓ cup cold water, cornstarch, soy sauce, and sugar until smooth.
- Slowly stir the mixture into the simmering broth.
- Bring to a boil while stirring, then cook for 1 minute until slightly thickened.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and remaining 2 tablespoons cold water.
- Slowly drizzle the eggs into the hot broth while gently stirring in one direction to create delicate egg ribbons.
- Remove from the heat immediately.
- Serve the Easy Egg Drop Soup Recipe hot with additional chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
- Replace chicken broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- Add cooked shredded chicken for extra protein.
- Serve alongside fried rice, dumplings, or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
- Adjust soy sauce to taste depending on the saltiness of your broth.