Description
Warm, comforting, and effortlessly simple, this Easy Egg Drop Soup is your go-to recipe for quick dinners, soothing snacks, or light meals. With silky ribbons of egg in a savory chicken broth, it’s a cozy classic that’s ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for easy dinners, healthy lunch ideas, or quick comfort food when you need it most.
Ingredients
4 cups chicken broth
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water until smooth.
2. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add 4 cups chicken broth and bring it to a gentle simmer.
3. Stir in 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper, and the prepared cornstarch slurry. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
4. Crack 3 large eggs into a bowl and beat well. Slowly drizzle the eggs into the simmering broth while gently stirring in a circular motion.
5. Turn off the heat, stir in 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, and adjust seasoning if needed.
6. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with chopped green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
Stir slowly while adding the eggs to create fine, silky ribbons.
Use low-sodium broth to control the saltiness of the soup.
Add-ins like tofu, corn, or spinach make this more filling and customizable.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 82
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 4.3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3.5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6.8g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: egg drop soup, easy soup recipe, healthy lunch, quick dinner, comfort food