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Easy Egg Drop Soup

Jacqui Wedewer|

Easy Egg Drop Soup
3.2 (36 ratings)
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This recipe is eggy, soothing and utterly comforting, especially on a cold day.
Prep Time
5
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
Servings
4
egg drop soup
Total time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
  • 4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 3 tablespoon cornstarch [usda:20027]
  • 3 tablespoon cold water
  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten
  • chopped scallions, to garnish
Directions
  1. Step 1: In a pot, bring 4 cups chicken broth to a simmer. Add 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon turmeric. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons cornstarch with 3 tablespoons cold water. Slowly drizzle the cornstarch slurry into the soup. Continue to stir as you drizzle.
  3. Step 3: Slowly swirl 3 beaten eggs into the soup. Continue to stir the soup with a ladle. The speed at which you stir will determine the thickness of the egg bits.
  4. Step 4: Serve immediately and garnish with chopped scallions.
 
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