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Egg Drop Soup

Cultural Context

Egg Drop Soup is a popular Chinese dish known for its simplicity and comforting qualities. Traditionally served as an appetizer, it features a delicate texture from the beaten eggs that create silky strands in the broth. This dish is often enjoyed in Chinese households and restaurants, especially during colder months or when seeking a quick, nourishing meal.

ChineseCNappetizer
15 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
4 cups chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon cherry
2 small stalks green onion
1 and 1/2 tablespoons corn starch
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water

chicken broth

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: low-sodium chicken broth

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: vegetable broth

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

eggs

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: egg whites

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: tofu

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

1

Start with 4 cups of chicken broth in a pot.

2

Add 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper, 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder to the chicken broth and stir together.

3

Add 1 tablespoon of cherry to the broth mixture.

4

Chop the bases off 2 small stalks of green onion and about an inch from the top to remove dead parts, then chop into tiny pieces for garnish.

5

Prepare the thickener by mixing 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of corn starch with a little water until it dissolves.

6

Crack 1 large egg into a cup and beat until thoroughly beaten, then add 1 tablespoon of water and beat again.

7

Heat the soup on high until it comes to a boil.

8

Once boiling, stir the thickener and add it to the soup, stirring for about a minute to thicken the broth.

9

Turn off the heat and quickly stir the beaten egg while slowly drizzling it into the pot, stirring with a fork to create thin shreds of egg.

10

Pour the soup into bowls and top with chopped green onion.

Cooking Techniques

boilingstirring

Equipment Needed

potcup

Spice Level:

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Allergens

eggssoy

Also Known As

Egg Flower Soup

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