Jun 09 2026

Egg Drop Soup Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Soup Base

Egg Mixture

Method

Prepare Soup Base

  1. 1

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, water, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and white pepper. Stir well.

  2. 2

    Heat the Broth

    Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.

Prepare Egg Mixture

  1. 3

    Whisk Eggs

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs until fully blended.

  2. 4

    Mix Cornstarch

    In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth, then add it to the whisked eggs and mix well.

Combine and Finish Soup

  1. 5

    Add Egg Mixture

    Once the broth is boiling, slowly drizzle the egg mixture into the pot while stirring gently to create ribbons of egg.

  2. 6

    Add Garnish

    If using, add the cubed tofu to the soup and let it heat through for about 1-2 minutes.

  3. 7

    Serve

    Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with chopped green onions before serving.

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