Description
A quick and comforting Egg Drop Soup featuring silky egg ribbons in a flavorful chicken broth.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 large eggs
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame oil (optional)
Instructions
- Bring the chicken broth to a gentle boil in a medium saucepan.
- Whisk together cornstarch and water until smooth, then stir this mixture into the boiling broth.
- Reduce the heat once the broth has thickened, drawing a spoon through it to check consistency.
- Beat the eggs in a separate bowl, then slowly pour them into the broth while stirring gently.
- Add the sliced green onions and season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle with sesame oil if desired, then serve hot.
Notes
Be patient when pouring the eggs to avoid clumping. Adjust seasoning based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 210mg