Chinese Scallion Ginger Egg Drop Soup with Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 large Egg
• 1 tsp Ginger
• 3 tbsp Green onion
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tsp Cornstarch(optional)
• 1 tbsp Cold water(optional)
• 1 tsp Neutral oil(optional)
• 0.75 cup Cooked rice
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a pot, bring broth to a gentle simmer. Stir in ginger and soy sauce.

2. 2

   If using cornstarch, mix cornstarch with cold water and drizzle into simmering broth to lightly thicken.

3. 3

   Beat eggs in a bowl. With the soup at a gentle simmer, slowly pour in eggs while stirring in a circular motion to form ribbons.

4. 4

   Add green onion and black pepper. Cook 30–60 seconds more until egg is set.

5. 5

   Serve hot with the cooked rice on the side (or ladle soup over rice).