Egg Drop Soup
A quick and easy classic Chinese soup with silky egg ribbons in a savory broth.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 eggs beaten
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup cold water
- 0.5 teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a medium pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil. Reduce heat to low.
- Slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the simmering broth while gently stirring to create ribbons.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the soup thickens slightly.
- Season with white pepper.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with chopped scallions.
Notes
Serve hot as a starter or light meal.