5-Minute Egg Drop Soup – A Quick And Nourishing Meal
Egg Drop Soup is a light, silky, and flavorful Chinese soup made with whisked eggs, savory broth, and a touch of seasoning. This quick and easy recipe takes only 15 minutes and delivers a warm, comforting bowl of goodness!
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Soup
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4
Calories 80 kcal
- 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional, for thicker soup
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper or black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- ½ cup corn kernels optional, for extra texture
Prepare the Broth
In a medium pot, bring chicken broth, soy sauce, white pepper, salt, and ground ginger to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Make the Cornstarch Slurry (Optional)
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water until dissolved. Stir into the simmering broth to thicken.
Whisk And Add the Eggs
In another bowl, whisk eggs until smooth.
Slowly drizzle the eggs into the hot broth while stirring in a circular motion to create delicate egg ribbons.
Finish And Serve
Add sesame oil, green onions, and corn (if using). Stir gently and cook for 1-2 more minutes.
Serve hot and enjoy!
- Thicker Soup? Add the cornstarch slurry before the eggs.
- More Flavor? Add mushrooms, tofu, or shredded chicken.
- Storage: Keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Calories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 6gFat: 5g