Description
Delightful egg drop soup embodies classic Chinese comfort cuisine with silky egg ribbons dancing through savory chicken broth. Fragrant ginger and green onions elevate this simple yet elegant soup that you’ll crave during chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (946 ml) chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ½ cup (80 g) green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce
- 1 tsp (5 ml) sesame oil
- ½ tsp ground white pepper (or black pepper)
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp ginger, grated (optional)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) cornstarch + 2 tbsps (30 ml) water (for thickening, optional)
- ¼ cup (40 g) corn (optional, for sweetness)
Instructions
- Flavor Foundation: Combine chicken broth with soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and ginger in a medium pot, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat to develop a robust aromatic base.
- Texture Enhancement: Whisk cornstarch with water and integrate into the simmering broth, allowing the liquid to gradually thicken and create a silky, luxurious consistency.
- Egg Ribbon Creation: Execute a circular stirring technique while slowly streaming beaten eggs into the soup, forming delicate, gossamer-like strands that gracefully disperse throughout the liquid.
- Ingredient Integration: Carefully fold green onions and corn kernels into the soup, ensuring even distribution and creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures.
- Final Refinement: Adjust seasoning with salt, balancing the soup’s umami profile and aromatic nuances to achieve a perfectly balanced taste.
- Presentation: Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, finishing with a sprinkle of green onion slices and a subtle drizzle of sesame oil to elevate the dish’s visual and gustatory appeal.
Notes
- Control Broth Temperature: Maintain a gentle simmer to prevent eggs from scrambling, ensuring smooth, silky egg ribbons.
- Egg Streaming Technique: Pour beaten eggs slowly in a thin, steady stream while stirring to create delicate, feathery egg strands throughout the soup.
- Cornstarch Precision: Whisk cornstarch thoroughly to avoid lumps, which can disrupt the soup’s smooth texture and appearance.
- Flavor Balancing: Adjust seasonings gradually, tasting as you go to achieve a harmonious blend of salty, savory, and aromatic notes without overwhelming the delicate egg base.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg