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A steaming bowl of traditional egg drop soup, garnished with green onions.

Quick way to grow your skills with Egg Drop Soup in 4 easy steps.

Learn to make classic egg drop soup effortlessly with this quick and easy recipe, perfect for honing your culinary abilities in just four simple steps.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups Chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp Water
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 Green onions chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • White pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Whisk
  • Small bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Combine chicken broth, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a large pot and bring the mixture to a boil.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to create a slurry, then gradually stir it into the boiling broth until the soup thickens.
  3. Lightly beat the eggs and slowly drizzle them into the simmering soup while continuously stirring gently to form delicate egg ribbons.
  4. Season the soup with salt and white pepper to your preference, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, use homemade chicken broth. You can also add shredded chicken or tofu for a more substantial meal.