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Chinese egg drop soup in a white bowl
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Tiamongla Kasar
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Chinese
Egg Drop Soup
Recipe: Easy Restaurant-Style Soup At Home

17 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
8
Ingredients
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Chinese egg drop soup recipe is one of the simplest yet most comforting soups you can make at home. It is a gentle soup where beaten eggs are slowly “dropped” into hot broth, creating soft, silky ribbons that float beautifully. This classic soup is simple and delicious, prepared using common ingredients which you might already have in your pantry, and it only takes a few minutes to cook. Unlike many traditional Chinese soup recipes that require long simmering and multiple steps, this one comes together quickly with minimal effort while still delivering a warm, comforting bowl every time. To make this Chinese restaurant-style egg drop soup at home, start with a good stock base and bring it to a gentle simmer. Season it lightly with salt, white pepper, and a touch of sesame oil to build that familiar comforting flavour. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and slowly drizzle them into the hot broth while stirring gently in one direction. This step creates those signature silky egg ribbons that make the soup so special. Cornstarch is used to slightly thicken the broth, giving it that signature smooth consistency. In just a few minutes, you will have a warm, satisfying bowl ready to serve.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
3 largeEggs
4 cupsVegetable broth
to tasteSalt
to tasteGround white pepper
¼ teaspoonSesame oil
3 tablespoonsCornstarch
as neededWater (for slurry and eggs)
1 stalkScallions, finely chopped

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Prepare the eggs

Crack the eggs into a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of water and beat lightly. Mix just enough so the yolks and whites combine. Set aside for later use.

 

Step 1
Step 1: Prepare the eggs
3 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Heat the broth
5 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Season the soup
2 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Thicken the broth
2-3 Minutes

FAQs

If the broth is not hot enough or the eggs are added too fast, they may clump instead of forming ribbons. Make sure the broth is gently simmering and pour the eggs slowly while stirring continuously.