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Homemade Egg Drop Soup Recipe

Warm and Comforting Homemade Egg Drop Soup Recipe in 10 Minutes

This Homemade Egg Drop Soup Recipe is a quick, comforting dish ready in just 10 minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 3.5 cups chicken stock or vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 1 teaspoon ginger fresh ginger can be substituted for a more intense flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic salt consider using minced fresh garlic for a brighter punch
  • dash black pepper adjust according to your spice tolerance
For Thickening
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch omit for a lighter broth or increase for a heartier texture
For the Egg Ribbons
  • 2 Eggland's Best eggs whisk them well before adding
For Garnish
  • to taste green onions sprinkle more for enhanced onion flavor

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • whisk
  • Bowl
  • non-slotted spoon

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine chicken stock, ginger, garlic salt, and black pepper. Bring to a rolling boil.
  2. Crack open the eggs into a bowl. Whisk until well combined and a bit frothy.
  3. In a small bowl, stir cornstarch into the remaining chicken stock until smooth. Slowly pour it into the boiling broth.
  4. Stir the soup continuously in one direction and slowly drizzle in the whisked eggs.
  5. Remove from heat, garnish with green onions, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Adjust garlic salt and ginger to taste. Stir continuously for delicate egg ribbons. For thicker soup, increase cornstarch.

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