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Easy Authentic Chinese Egg Drop Soup

Egg Drop Soup is a comfort food that originates from China. It features a robustly flavored chicken broth emboldened with silky beaten eggs. The dish is quick to prepare, light, and is perfect for both ordinary days and holidays.

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Ingredients

number of servings
4
  • 4 cups chicken broth or stock Added to
  • 2 large eggs Added to
  • 12 teaspoon white pepper (or to taste) Added to
  • salt to taste Added to
  • 2 green onions, chopped Added to
  • A few drops of sesame oil (optional) Added to

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Directions

20 min.
1. Step

Heat the chicken broth over medium-high heat in a saucepan. Add in the pepper and salt.

2. Step

In a bowl, crack the eggs and beat them until the yolk and whites are fully mixed.

3. Step

Once the broth is hot (not boiling), slowly pour the beaten eggs into the soup in a steady stream while consistently stirring the soup in one direction.

4. Step

Once all the eggs are added and cooked (they should appear like ribbons), turn off the heat.

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5. Step

If using, add a few drops of sesame oil and stir.

6. Step

Ladle into bowls, garnish with green onions, and serve hot.

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Easy Authentic Chinese Egg Drop Soup

Egg Drop Soup is a comfort food that originates from China. It features a robustly flavored chicken broth emboldened with silky beaten eggs. The dish is quick to prepare, light, and is perfect for both ordinary days and holidays.

20
Minutes
4
Number of servings
Directions
1. Step

Heat the chicken broth over medium-high heat in a saucepan. Add in the pepper and salt.

2. Step

In a bowl, crack the eggs and beat them until the yolk and whites are fully mixed.

3. Step

Once the broth is hot (not boiling), slowly pour the beaten eggs into the soup in a steady stream while consistently stirring the soup in one direction.

4. Step

Once all the eggs are added and cooked (they should appear like ribbons), turn off the heat.

5. Step

If using, add a few drops of sesame oil and stir.

6. Step

Ladle into bowls, garnish with green onions, and serve hot.

Ingredients
4 cups
chicken broth or stock
2
large eggs
12 teaspoon
white pepper (or to taste)
salt to taste
2
green onions, chopped
A few drops of sesame oil (optional)