Description
This classic Egg Drop Soup recipe is a simple, comforting, and silky soup made with chicken broth, ginger, and delicate ribbons of cooked egg. It’s thickened slightly with cornstarch and seasoned with toasted sesame oil, tamari, and a hint of turmeric for color. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect as a light appetizer or a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon tamari soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric (optional for color)
- pinch ground white pepper
Egg Mixture and Garnish
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced on a diagonal
Instructions
- Make the slurry: Pour ¼ cup of the chicken broth into a measuring cup. Stir in the cornstarch until fully combined to create a smooth slurry without lumps.
- Make the soup: In a saucepan, bring the remaining 3 ¾ cups of chicken broth to a simmer over medium heat. Add ground ginger, tamari soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, kosher salt, white pepper, and turmeric if using. Stir to combine. Continuously stir in the cornstarch slurry, and simmer for about 1 minute until the soup thickens slightly.
- Create the egg ribbons: Reduce heat to low. Using a spoon, stir the soup gently in a circular motion. Slowly pour the beaten eggs in a thin, steady stream into the soup while stirring to form delicate egg ribbons. Let the eggs sit for 30 seconds without stirring to allow them to fully set.
- Garnish and serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with sliced green onions. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh ginger instead of ground if available for a brighter ginger flavor.
- Avoid doubling the cornstarch excessively when increasing the recipe, as it can alter the soup texture.
- Egg drop soup does not freeze well because the eggs and thickened broth may separate after thawing.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the silky texture of the egg ribbons.
