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Egg drop soup — China

A recipe from United States.

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Egg drop soup — China

Nutrition (per serving)

140Calories
10 gProtein
6 gCarbs
8 gFat
2 gSugar
1200 mgSalt

Ingredients

  • 1 liter Chicken broth or stock
  • 3 Large eggs
  • 2 tsp (mixed with 2 tbsp water) Cornstarch
  • 1–2 tsp Soy sauce
  • ½ tsp White pepper
  • 2 tbsp Green onion (finely sliced)
  • ½ tsp (optional) Sesame oil

Method

  1. Bring broth to a gentle boil → add soy sauce + white pepper.
  2. Stir cornstarch slurry → slowly pour into boiling broth while stirring → simmer 1–2 min until slightly thickened.
  3. Beat eggs in bowl until uniform (do not over-beat).
  4. Turn heat to low → slowly drizzle beaten eggs into soup in thin stream while gently stirring in one direction (creates ribbons).
  5. Turn off heat → let sit 30 seconds → stir gently once more.
  6. Ladle into bowls → top with green onion + sesame oil if using.
  7. Serve immediately — silky ribbons of egg in light savory broth.

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