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The Ultimate 10-Minute Egg Drop Soup (Better Than Takeout)

A close-up of a white bowl filled with steaming egg drop soup, topped generously with bright green sliced scallions.
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Make this quick and easy Egg Drop Soup in just 10 minutes. You get silky egg ribbons in a flavorful chicken broth that tastes better than your favorite Chinese restaurant version. This is the perfect comforting soup for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Combine the chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and ginger (if using) in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. While the broth heats, prepare the cornstarch slurry: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until completely smooth.
  3. Once the broth is boiling, slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Continue whisking until the broth thickens slightly, about 1 minute. Reduce the heat to medium-low to maintain a gentle simmer.
  4. In a separate bowl, lightly beat the two eggs together until the yolks and whites are just combined. Do not overbeat.
  5. Slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the simmering broth in a thin, steady stream while gently stirring the soup in one direction (this helps create long, silky ribbons). Do not stir vigorously after adding the eggs.
  6. Cook for about 1 minute until the egg ribbons are set. Remove the soup from the heat immediately.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish each serving with sliced green onions. Serve this fast dinner soup warm.

Notes

  • For low carb egg drop soup, skip the cornstarch slurry and use 1/2 teaspoon of xanthan gum mixed with 2 tablespoons of cold water instead.
  • To achieve the best silky egg ribbons, make sure the broth is simmering gently, not boiling rapidly, when you pour in the eggs.
  • If you want a richer flavor, use high-quality homemade chicken broth for an authentic Chinese broth taste.

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