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Chinese Egg Drop Soup

Make the restaurant-style Chinese egg drop soup with the minimum ingredients, within 15 minutes, and without any fuss.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 274 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Soup
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 green onions , chopped, white and green parts separated
  • 1 lice ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt (or to taste)
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder , for the yellow color (Optional)
  • 4 large eggs , beaten (Footnote 1)
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil

Instructions

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  1. Combine the chicken broth, the white part of the green onion and ginger in a small pot. Cook over high heat until brought to a boil. Turn to a low heat and let the soup reduce to a simmer.
  2. Combine cornstarch, white pepper, turmeric, sea salt and 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl. Whisk until cornstarch is completely dissolved. Swirl into the soup and mix well with a spatula.
  3. To add eggs, hold a fork (or two chopsticks slightly apart) across the top of a small bowl, drizzle the egg mixture slowly through the gaps into the soup. Let the eggs set for a few seconds, then stir gently to break up the egg to the desired sized pieces.
  4. Drizzle sesame oil and sprinkle with the green part of the green onion.
  5. Serve warm.

Notes

  • If you want the egg ribbons look even better, try to use 2 whole eggs and 2 egg whites. Adding more egg white will make the egg ribbons more consistent. If you have leftover egg whites from baking, now it's a good chance to use them!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 274kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 20.9g (7%) Protein 22.5g (45%) Fat 12.7g (20%) Cholesterol 174mg (58%) Sodium 268mg (11%) Potassium 385mg (11%) Fiber 2.5g (10%) Sugar 3.2g (6%) Vitamin A 8IU (0%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 4mg (0%) Iron 21mg (117%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 274

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 274kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 20.9g 7%
Protein 22.5g 45%
Fat 12.7g 20%
Cholesterol 174mg 58%
Sodium 268mg 11%
Potassium 385mg 8%
Fiber 2.5g 10%
Sugar 3.2g 6%
Vitamin A 8IU 0%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 21mg 117%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.