Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsSan Francisco KitchenCrab Meat & Corn Egg Drop Soup Recipe

Crab Meat & Corn Egg Drop Soup Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Make Crab Meat & Corn Egg Drop Soup Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Soup Base

Egg Mixture

Method

Prepare the Soup Base

  1. 1

    Start the Broth

    In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, corn kernels, grated ginger, minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.

Add Crab and Thicken

  1. 2

    Incorporate Crab Meat

    Once the broth is simmering, add the shredded crab meat to the pot. Stir gently to combine and allow to cook for about 3-4 minutes until heated through.

  2. 3

    Thicken the Soup

    In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Gradually add this mixture to the soup while stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Let it simmer for an additional 2 minutes until the soup thickens slightly.

Egg Drop Technique

  1. 4

    Prepare the Egg Mixture

    In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until fully combined.

  2. 5

    Add Eggs to Soup

    Slowly pour the beaten eggs into the simmering soup while stirring gently in a circular motion. This will create the egg drop effect. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the eggs are set.

Serve the Soup

  1. 6

    Garnish and Serve

    Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve hot.

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