Egg Drop Soup | How To Make Quick And Easy Egg Soup At Home

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.

Chop green onions into small pieces.

Chop cilantro (optional).

Beat 2 eggs and set aside.

Mix cornstarch with cool water until there are no lumps.

Bring a pot of chicken broth to a boil.

Season the broth with salt, sugar, and soy sauce, adjusting for taste if using regular broth.

Stir the cornstarch and water mixture before adding it to the boiling broth.

While stirring the broth, slowly pour in the cornstarch mixture until the broth thickens.

Let the broth come to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to low.

Pour in the beaten eggs while stirring the broth slowly to create egg ribbons.

Turn off the heat after adding the eggs.

Add chopped green onions, cilantro, a little white pepper, and a touch of sesame oil.

Give it a quick stir and serve.

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