Description
Egg Drop Soup is a simple and comforting broth-based soup featuring silky ribbons of egg in a flavorful, warming broth infused with fresh ginger and enhanced by natural seasonings. Ready in under 20 minutes, this recipe offers a light yet filling dish perfect for cozy evenings or quick lunches, easily customizable with veggies or protein additions.
Ingredients
Scale
Broth and Base
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth (natural)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (natural gelling agent)
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 teaspoon grape juice (natural)
- Salt, to taste
- White pepper, to taste
Eggs
- 2 fresh eggs, whisked
Garnish
- 2 scallions, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare Your Broth: Warm the chicken or vegetable broth in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the sliced fresh ginger and simmer gently for about 5 minutes to infuse the broth with subtle warming spice.
- Mix Cornstarch Slurry: In a small bowl, combine cornstarch with cold water to create a natural thickening slurry. Slowly whisk this into the simmering broth to achieve a slightly glossy, smooth texture for the soup base.
- Whisk the Eggs: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs gently until smooth and uniform. This step is key to forming the delicate egg ribbons in the soup.
- Create the Egg Ribbons: With the broth at a gentle simmer, slowly drizzle the whisked eggs in a thin stream while stirring the broth steadily in one direction. The eggs will form soft, wispy ribbons floating throughout the soup.
- Season and Garnish: Add salt, white pepper, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and a splash of grape juice (natural) to taste. Remove the ginger slices. Finish by sprinkling sliced scallions on top to add a fresh, crisp touch.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs to create smoother, more consistent egg ribbons.
- Stir broth gently and steadily before pouring eggs to form delicate strands instead of clumps.
- Simmer the broth without boiling to keep egg ribbons tender and silky.
- Adjust the amount of cornstarch slurry to achieve your preferred soup thickness.
- Add fresh herbs like scallions or cilantro just before serving to preserve their vibrant flavor and color.
- Reheat gently on low heat, stirring occasionally to maintain texture.
- Store soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; avoid freezing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: egg drop soup, easy soup, quick soup recipe, comforting soup, Asian soup, light soup, nourishing soup
