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Egg Drop Soup

Egg Drop Soup
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Egg Drop Soup is a classic, comforting Chinese soup featuring silky ribbons of lightly beaten eggs swirled into a savory chicken broth base. Ready in under 20 minutes with simple pantry staples, this soup offers a delicate texture and gentle flavors ideal for a quick appetizer or light meal. Easily customizable with spices, veggies, or proteins, it is perfect to warm up chilly evenings or provide a soothing, cozy fix anytime.

Ingredients

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Soup Base

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon fresh or powdered ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • Salt, to taste

Egg Mixture

  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Thickener

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

Garnish

  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Broth: Pour chicken broth into a pot and bring it to a boil over medium heat. Add minced ginger and garlic to infuse the broth with subtle warmth and aroma as it heats.
  2. Mix Cornstarch Slurry: In a small bowl, combine cornstarch with cold water, stirring until fully dissolved. This ensures the soup thickens smoothly without lumps.
  3. Add Thickener to Broth: Slowly whisk the cornstarch slurry into the boiling broth, stirring constantly until the soup begins to thicken and develops a smooth texture.
  4. Create the Egg Ribbons: Beat the eggs lightly in a bowl. With the broth simmering, pour the eggs in slowly in a thin steady stream while gently stirring the soup in one direction to form silky egg strands.
  5. Season and Finish: Add soy sauce, white pepper, and salt to taste. Remove from heat and sprinkle sliced scallions on top before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh eggs for neat, velvety egg ribbons.
  • Pour eggs slowly and steadily to avoid clumps.
  • Keep broth at a gentle simmer, not a rolling boil, for best texture.
  • Add cornstarch slurry gradually while stirring to prevent lumps.
  • Season at the end to balance flavors without overpowering the delicate eggs.

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Keywords: Egg Drop Soup, Chinese Soup, Comfort Food, Quick Soup, Easy Soup, Chicken Broth Soup, Silky Egg Soup

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