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Quick and Easy Egg Drop Soup
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
lightly beaten
- 4 cups chicken stock
homemade preferred
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Scant 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
use gluten-free soy sauce if cooking gluten-free
- 3 green onions
chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 3/4 cup enoki mushrooms or sliced shiitake mushrooms
Directions
- 1
Make the cornstarch slurry: Measure out 1/2 cup of the stock and mix with the cornstarch until dissolved.
- 2
Bring the soup ingredients to a boil: Place the remaining chicken stock, mushrooms, green onions (reserving a few for garnish), ginger, soy sauce, and white pepper in a pot and bring to a boil. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and reduce the heat to a simmer.
- 3
Stir in the beaten eggs: Slowly pour in the beaten eggs while stirring the soup slowly. The egg will spread out into ribbons.
- 4
Serve: Turn off the heat and garnish with a few more chopped green onions. Serve immediately. Did you enjoy this recipe? Let us know with a rating and review!
Quick and Easy Egg Drop Soup
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting bowl of savory soup that's both satisfying and incredibly quick to make? This Quick and Easy Egg Drop Soup delivers authentic, restaurant-quality flavor right in your own kitchen in mere minutes. It's the perfect solution for a light lunch or a delightful starter.
Why This Recipe Works
This recipe shines because of its simplicity and the classic techniques that guarantee a perfect bowl every time. By starting with a quality chicken stock and thickening it just so with cornstarch, you create a velvety base ready to embrace the delicate egg ribbons. The addition of fresh grated ginger and aromatic white pepper elevates the broth beyond basic, providing that signature warmth and depth you expect from a great egg drop soup.
What you'll experience is a light yet incredibly flavorful soup, boasting delicate, silky strands of egg swirling through a clear, savory broth. Each spoonful offers a comforting warmth, punctuated by the subtle spice of ginger and the fresh bite of green onions. It's an effortlessly elegant dish that feels much more involved than its simple preparation suggests, making it a wonderful go-to for weeknights when you need something nourishing and delicious fast.
Customization & Variations
This versatile soup is easy to adapt to your taste or what you have on hand. For the mushrooms, feel free to use sliced shiitake mushrooms if enoki aren't available—they add a deeper, earthy note. If you're keeping an eye on dietary needs, simply swap standard soy sauce for a gluten-free soy sauce option to make this dish suitable for those avoiding gluten. You can also add a pinch of chili flakes for a touch of heat if you enjoy a little kick.
Serve this Quick and Easy Egg Drop Soup as a sophisticated appetizer for an Asian-inspired meal, or enjoy it on its own as a light and comforting supper. It pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or a simple salad.