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Close-up of a bowl of Egg Drop Soup with visible egg yolks and green onions, a classic comfort food.

Simple Egg Drop Soup


  • Author: habibarecipes
  • Total Time: 15 min
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A quick and easy recipe for classic egg drop soup.


Ingredients

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  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Reduce heat to low. Slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the simmering broth while gently stirring the soup in a circular motion.
  3. Continue to cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the egg is cooked through and forms ribbons.
  4. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, you can use homemade chicken broth.
  • Adjust soy sauce and white pepper to your taste.
  • Add a pinch of cornstarch mixed with water for a slightly thicker soup.
  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 10 min
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 70
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: egg drop soup, easy soup, quick soup, asian soup, chicken broth soup, egg soup