Description
Chinese comfort soup Classic Egg Drop Soup delivers silky whisked eggs dancing through delicate chicken broth. Golden ribbons of egg create simple yet elegant comfort perfect for warming souls on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups low sodium chicken broth, vegetable broth, or chicken stock
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 4 green onions, chopped (white and green parts separated)
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon sesame oil
Thickening Agent:
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Create a smooth cornstarch slurry by whisking of chicken broth with cornstarch until fully integrated and set aside for later use.
- Select a dutch oven or heavy stockpot and warm sesame oil over medium heat, introducing chopped white sections of green onions and sautéing for approximately 60 seconds.
- Add minced ginger, ground turmeric, and white pepper to the aromatic base, stirring continuously for about 45 seconds to release their essential oils and fragrances.
- Pour the remaining of chicken broth and soy sauce into the pot, increasing heat to generate a rolling boil.
- Incorporate the prepared cornstarch mixture into the bubbling liquid, reducing temperature to a gentle simmer and allowing the soup to thicken for roughly 5 minutes.
- Transfer beaten eggs into a pastry bag or resealable plastic bag, carefully trimming a tiny opening at the corner for precise egg distribution.
- While maintaining a slow, consistent circular motion with a spoon, delicately stream eggs into the simmering broth, creating elegant, gossamer-like egg ribbons.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, elegantly garnishing with thinly sliced green scallion tops for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Cornstarch acts as a thickening agent, creating a silky smooth texture in the soup.
- Whisking eggs through a small hole ensures delicate, wispy egg ribbons that define classic egg drop soup.
- Using fresh ginger and white pepper enhances the authentic Chinese flavor profile of the dish.
- Cooking the aromatics like green onions and ginger before adding broth releases deeper, more complex taste notes.
- Low and slow stirring while adding eggs prevents scrambling and maintains the signature delicate egg strands.
- Sesame oil provides a distinctive nutty undertone that elevates the soup’s overall flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg