Egg drop soup is a simple yet comforting Chinese soup made by swirling beaten eggs into a hot, seasoned broth, creating delicate, silky ribbons of egg.
The base is typically a light chicken/bone broth thickened slightly with cornstarch for a smooth texture. It’s often flavored with white pepper, salt, and a touch of sesame oil for depth. Common garnishes include chopped green onions and sometimes tofu or corn for added texture. The result is a warm, savory soup that’s both easy to make and satisfying to eat.
I always loved when my mom made egg drop soup growing up. It was so simple yet so comforting, with soft ribbons of egg in a warm, savory broth. She’d usually serve it alongside fried rice and dumplings, making it the perfect cozy meal.
High Protein Classic Egg Drop Soup
- Total Time: 5 minutes
Description
Egg drop soup is a comforting Chinese dish with delicate ribbons of egg swirled into a savory, lightly thickened broth, often flavored with soy sauce and garnished with green onions.
Ingredients
- 2 cups bone/chicken broth (I recommend Kettle & Fire for its 19g of protein per box)
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper (black pepper works too)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 teaspoon turmeric (optional; enhances yellow color without altering taste)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (mixed with 1/4 cup water)
- 2 eggs, beaten with 1 tablespoon water
- Optional: Drizzle of roasted sesame oil and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a small pot over medium heat, bring the broth to a gentle simmer. Stir in the white pepper, salt, and turmeric (if using).
- In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1/4 cup water until fully dissolved. Slowly pour this mixture into the simmering broth, stirring continuously to slightly thicken the soup.
- Turn off the heat. Using a spoon or whisk, stir the broth for 15 seconds into one direction to create a whirlpool. Slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the soup in a thin stream while avoiding touching the broth to create delicate egg ribbons.
- Serve hot with an optional drizzle of sesame oil and a sprinkle of green onions.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
