Description
Silky Chinese egg drop soup delivers comfort in a bowl, whisking together simple ingredients for a heartwarming culinary experience. Delicate egg ribbons dance through savory broth, inviting you to savor each spoonful of warmth and tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups (946 ml) chicken broth
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (75 g) green onions
- ¼ cup (38 g) corn
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
- ½ teaspoon grated ginger
- ½ teaspoon salt
Thickening Agent:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) water
Instructions
- Prepare the aromatic broth by gently warming chicken stock in a medium pot over medium heat, infusing it with soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and minced ginger to develop a rich, layered flavor profile.
- For a more substantial consistency, create a cornstarch slurry by whisking water and cornstarch together, then slowly incorporate into the simmering liquid, allowing it to thicken for 1-2 minutes while stirring continuously.
- Transform beaten eggs into delicate, silky ribbons by holding the bowl high above the pot and streaming the eggs in a thin, steady thread while simultaneously stirring the broth in a circular motion, creating elegant swirls of egg throughout the soup.
- Enhance the soup’s texture and visual appeal by gently folding in freshly chopped green onions and sweet corn kernels, which will add a burst of color and complementary flavors to the delicate broth.
- Perform a final seasoning check, adjusting salt levels to taste, then carefully ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, garnishing with additional green onion slices and a luxurious drizzle of sesame oil to elevate the dish’s aromatic qualities.
Notes
- Customize the broth by using vegetable stock for a vegetarian version, which maintains the soup’s delicate flavor profile while catering to plant-based diets.
- Control egg texture by pouring eggs slowly and stirring gently, ensuring soft, silky ribbons instead of chunky scrambled egg pieces.
- Boost nutritional value by adding protein-rich ingredients like tofu cubes or shredded chicken, transforming this simple soup into a more substantial meal.
- Enhance flavor complexity by experimenting with additional seasonings like white miso paste or a splash of rice vinegar, which can elevate the soup’s traditional taste without overwhelming its delicate nature.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg