Description
A comforting and quick-to-make Chinese egg drop soup featuring silky eggs and flavorful chicken broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 large eggs
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pot, bring the chicken broth to a rolling boil.
- While waiting, whisk the eggs in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Stir in the soy sauce and cornstarch to the boiling broth.
- Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer.
- Slowly pour the whisked eggs into the broth while continuously stirring to create ribbons.
- Add the chopped green onions and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot for warmth and comfort.
Notes
Use fresh eggs for the best flavor and texture. Adjust salt based on broth sodium levels.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: soup, Chinese cuisine, egg drop soup, easy recipe, comfort food
