Egg Drop Soup
Bring broth to a simmer, whisk in cornstarch for body, then swirl beaten egg into silky ribbons.
Total
20 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper(optional)
- 1 tablespoon green onions (optional)(optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with the cold water until smooth.
- 2
In a saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Whisk in the soy sauce and white pepper, then slowly whisk in the cornstarch mixture.
- 3
Simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring, until the broth thickens slightly.
- 4
Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk until smooth. Reduce heat to low so the broth is barely simmering, then slowly pour the eggs in a thin stream while stirring gently to form ribbons.
- 5
Cook for 1–2 minutes until the egg ribbons are set. Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve immediately (top with green onions if using).
Nutrition per serving
Calories
210
11% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 16 g |
| Carbohydrate | 10 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 820 mg |
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