Egg Drop Soup Recipe | 15 Minute Egg Drop Soup | Easy Egg Drop Soup

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: low-sodium chicken broth

💰Cheaper: vegetable broth

Lower sodium option for health; vegetable broth can be more economical.

eggs

🥗Healthier: egg whites

💰Cheaper: tofu

Egg whites reduce cholesterol; tofu is a budget-friendly protein alternative.

Place 3 cups of chicken broth in a medium-sized pot.

Bring the broth to a simmer.

Cut some green onion and set aside.

In a bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of water with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch to create a slurry.

Once the broth is simmering, add 1/4 teaspoon of sesame oil, 1/8 teaspoon of salt, 1/8 teaspoon of sugar, 1/8 teaspoon of white pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder.

Add the cornstarch slurry to the broth a little at a time while stirring continuously to prevent clumping.

Whisk 2 eggs lightly.

Stir the soup in a circular motion using a ladle and slowly drizzle in the eggs until fully added.

Continue stirring for another 30 to 45 seconds.

Add about 1/4 of the chopped green onions and stir for another 60 seconds.

Ladle the soup into bowls and top with the remaining green onions.

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