Egg Drop Soup Recipe
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Ingredients
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Soup Base
Egg Mixture
Garnish
Method
Prepare the Soup Base
- 1
Combine the broth and seasonings
In a large pot, pour in the chicken broth and add the minced ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- 2
Thicken the broth
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth. Slowly add the cornstarch mixture to the boiling broth while stirring continuously. Allow it to cook for another minute until slightly thickened.
Prepare the Egg Mixture
- 3
Beat the eggs
In a separate bowl, crack the eggs and whisk them together with salt and white pepper until fully combined.
Combine and Serve
- 4
Add the egg to the soup
Reduce the heat to low. Slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the simmering broth while stirring gently. This will create egg ribbons.
- 5
Finish and garnish
Once the eggs are cooked, remove the pot from heat. Stir in the sliced green onions and garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro before serving.