Egg Drop Soup
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Egg Drop Soup
Description
Egg Drop Soup begins by mixing cornstarch with a portion of chicken broth to create a smooth slurry, which is then added to the simmering main broth enriched with ginger, soy sauce, and toasted sesame oil. This thickens the liquid to a gentle glaze that coats the tongue pleasantly without heaviness. The technique of slowly drizzling the beaten eggs into the hot soup while stirring gently allows the eggs to cook immediately and form thin, silky ribbons or strands rather than clumps.
Adding sweet corn kernels and sliced green onions provides slight textural contrast and natural sweetness, balancing the umami from soy sauce and aromatic depth from ginger and sesame. The soup is served hot and can be garnished with additional green onions for a fresh note. It is a quick and simple soup that offers warmth and light nourishment, suitable as a starter or light meal.
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth divided use
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger finely grated or minced, fresh
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil toasted
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 3 egg beaten
- 1/3 cup corn kernels
- 1/4 cup green onions sliced, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk together 1/4 cup of chicken broth with the cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
- Place the rest of the broth, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt and pepper in a pot over medium heat. Bring to a simmer.
- Slowly whisk in the cornstarch mixture. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Cook for 1 minute, then turn the heat back down to medium.
- Use a spoon to slowly stir the soup in a circular motion, while streaming in the beaten eggs at the same time.
- Stir in the corn and green onions and cook for 1 more minute. Serve, garnished with additional green onions if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 94 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 94kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 123mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 1101mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 241IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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