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Dorothy Thomas

Eggdrop Soup Recipe

A classic Chinese comfort soup made with simple ingredients—silky ribbons of egg in a flavorful chicken broth. Quick, easy, and ready in under 15 minutes!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 3
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups Chicken broth (low-sodium)
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp Water (cold)
  • 2 large Eggs
  • ½ tsp Ginger (grated, optional)
  • ½ tsp Garlic (minced, optional)
  • 1 tbsp Soy sauce (or to taste)
  • ¼ tsp White pepper
  • 1 tbsp Green onions (chopped, for garnish)
  • ½ tsp Sesame oil (optional)

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk or fork
  • Measuring spoons/cups

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan, heat chicken broth over medium heat. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water until smooth. Stir into the broth and simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  2. Add soy sauce, white pepper, ginger, and garlic (if using). Adjust salt if needed.
  3. Whisk eggs in a bowl. Slowly drizzle the eggs into the simmering broth while stirring gently in one direction with a fork or chopsticks. The eggs will cook instantly into ribbons.
  4. Turn off heat. Stir in sesame oil (if using) and garnish with green onions. Serve hot!

Notes

  • For richer flavor: Use homemade chicken broth.
  • Gluten-free: Substitute soy sauce with tamari.
  • Veggie twist: Add peas or tofu.
  • Avoid clumping: Stir broth gently while adding eggs.