Description
Get ready to warm up with this quick and cozy Homemade Egg Drop Soup—a takeout favorite that you can make in just 15 minutes! This simple and comforting soup features silky egg ribbons, aromatic ginger and garlic, and a perfectly seasoned chicken broth. Whether you’re after a light appetizer, a quick lunch, or an easy dinner idea, this healthy snack-worthy bowl delivers every time. It’s one of those easy recipes you’ll return to whenever you need wholesome, satisfying food ideas fast.
Ingredients
4 cups chicken broth
2 large eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
0.25 teaspoon white pepper
Salt to taste
Instructions
1. In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a gentle boil. Add garlic and ginger and simmer for 5 minutes.
2. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water until dissolved, then slowly whisk into the broth. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to slightly thicken.
3. Reduce heat to low. Slowly pour in beaten eggs while stirring in a circular motion to create egg ribbons.
4. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and salt. Stir gently.
5. Turn off the heat. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
Stirring the soup gently while adding the eggs helps create those perfect egg ribbons.
For a spicy kick, add a dash of chili oil or red pepper flakes before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: egg drop soup, quick soup, Chinese soup, takeout at home, easy dinner, healthy soup, broth soup