Description
This classic Egg Drop Soup recipe is a quick, comforting, and flavorful dish made with a savory broth thickened with cornstarch and delicate ribbons of cooked egg. Perfect for an easy appetizer or light meal, it features aromatic ginger, sesame oil, and optional turmeric for a beautiful color twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon tamari soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric (optional for color)
- pinch ground white pepper
Egg and Garnish
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced on a diagonal
Instructions
- Make the slurry. Pour ¼ cup of the chicken broth into a measuring cup and stir in the cornstarch until fully blended to create a smooth slurry, which will help thicken the soup.
- Make the soup. Pour the remaining 3¾ cups of broth into a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add ground ginger, tamari soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, kosher salt, ground white pepper, and turmeric if using. Stir to combine. While stirring continuously, pour in the cornstarch slurry and simmer for about 1 minute until the soup slightly thickens.
- Create the egg ribbons. Reduce heat to low and stir the soup gently in a circular motion. Slowly drizzle the beaten eggs in a thin stream into the moving soup to form delicate egg ribbons. Let the eggs cook undisturbed for 30 seconds before stirring gently once more to distribute.
- Garnish and serve. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Each serving is roughly 2 ¼ cups of soup.
- It's best not to double the recipe in one pot as doubling cornstarch can affect texture negatively.
- Avoid freezing this soup because eggs and thickened broth may not hold texture after thawing; it is quick to make fresh anytime.
- If available, fresh ginger can be substituted in place of ground ginger for a brighter flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 2 ¼ cups)
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg
