Egg Drop Soup (Garlic Soy)

Ingredients

• 2 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce (low-sodium if desired)
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Sesame oil
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 tsp Cornstarch(optional)
• 1 tbsp Water (for cornstarch slurry)(optional)
• 2 tbsp Green onions, sliced(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (5 minutes): Mince the garlic. Beat the eggs in a bowl until smooth. If using cornstarch, stir it with the water to make a slurry.

2. 2

   Cook (10 minutes): In a small pot, bring the broth to a gentle simmer. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

3. 3

   Season: Add soy sauce and sesame oil to the simmering broth. If using cornstarch, stir in the slurry and simmer 1 minute to lightly thicken.

4. 4

   Egg drizzle: Reduce heat to a low simmer. Slowly drizzle the beaten egg into the broth while stirring gently with a spoon to form silky ribbons. Cook 1–2 minutes until just set.

5. 5

   Serve: Ladle into bowls and top with green onions if using.