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Golden homemade Egg Drop Soup served hot with scallions.

Egg Drop Soup

  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Chinese / Thai Fusion
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A warm and comforting Egg Drop Soup made with silky ribbons of egg swirled into a flavorful golden chicken broth, lightly seasoned with sesame oil, white pepper, and turmeric for that classic restaurant-style taste.


Ingredients

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  • 4 cups chicken stock (about 1 liter, organic or homemade preferred!)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (or 5 drops yellow food coloring, optional)
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch (mixed with 1/3 cup water)
  • 3 eggs (lightly beaten)
  • 1 scallion (chopped)
  • 1/4 teaspoon MSG (optional, adjust to taste)

Instructions

  1. Bring the chicken stock to a simmer in a medium soup pot over medium heat.
  2. Stir in the sesame oil, salt, sugar, white pepper, and MSG if using. Add turmeric or food coloring for a golden hue, then taste and adjust seasoning.
  3. Mix the cornstarch and water well, then slowly drizzle it into the simmering broth while stirring constantly to prevent clumping. Simmer for a minute or two until slightly thickened.
  4. Reduce heat to low. Stir the soup gently in a circular motion and slowly pour in the beaten eggs to create silky ribbons. Continue stirring until all eggs are added and set.
  5. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with chopped scallions, and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use homemade or low-sodium chicken stock for the best flavor.
  • Turmeric adds color and nutrients, but it’s optional.
  • Pour the eggs slowly for delicate ribbons, or faster for larger egg flowers.
  • Adjust cornstarch amount to achieve your preferred thickness.
  • Reheat leftovers gently over low heat to maintain texture.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 250 ml)
  • Calories: 95
  • Sugar: 0.5 g
  • Sodium: 420 mg
  • Fat: 4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 5 g
  • Fiber: 0.3 g
  • Protein: 8 g
  • Cholesterol: 95 mg

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