Real Egg Drop Soup

Warm, silky, and irresistibly comforting, Real Egg Drop Soup is a Chinese restaurant classic you can easily make at home in just 15 minutes! This authentic recipe combines the rich flavors of chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, and a hint of white pepper with the delicate texture of ribbon-like eggs swirled into the soup. A touch of cornstarch transforms the broth into a luxuriously smooth base, while finely sliced green onions add a pop of freshness to every bowl. Perfect as a starter or a light meal, this quick and simple egg drop soup recipe is an ultimate crowd-pleaser, ideal for busy weeknights or when you’re craving a cozy, homemade favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water (for cornstarch slurry)
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground white pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons Sesame oil
• 2 stalks Green onions, finely sliced
• 0 to taste Salt

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized pot, bring the chicken broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

Step 2

While the broth heats, prepare a cornstarch slurry by mixing the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl until smooth and lump-free.

Step 3

Once the broth is simmering, stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and ground white pepper.

Step 4

Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering broth while stirring constantly. Allow the broth to cook for about 2 minutes, or until slightly thickened.

Step 5

Crack the eggs into a small bowl. Beat them well using a fork or chopsticks until they are fully blended.

Step 6

Reduce the heat of the broth to low to prevent it from boiling. Hold a fork or chopsticks over the pot, and using the tines or tips, pour the beaten eggs slowly through them in a thin, steady stream to create ribbons of egg.

Step 7

Gently stir the soup once or twice to break up larger egg ribbons, but be careful not to overmix.

Step 8

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning by adding salt as needed.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with finely sliced green onions before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1155.3 grams (1155.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	349

Total Fat 16.60g	21%
Saturated Fat 4.10g	21%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.90g
Cholesterol 372mg	124%
Sodium 4931mg	214%
Total Carbohydrate 21.90g	8%
Dietary Fiber 1.10g	4%
Total Sugars 3.20g
Protein 26.80g	54%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 163mg	13%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 1064mg	23%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.4%

Protein: 31.1%

Carbs: 25.5%