Description
Egg Drop Soup is a simple and comforting dish featuring silky ribbons of egg in a flavorful broth. Quick to prepare in under 20 minutes, it combines fresh eggs, ginger, and natural sauces to create a light yet deeply satisfying soup, perfect as a starter or light meal any time of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
Broth Base
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (natural)
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Egg Mixture
- 2 large fresh eggs
Thickening and Garnish
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Broth: Bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a gentle boil in a medium saucepan. Add the freshly grated ginger, soy sauce (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and white pepper. Let it simmer for 5 to 7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Whisk the Eggs: Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk gently until the yolks and whites are fully combined, ensuring smooth, silky strands when added to the broth.
- Add the Eggs: Reduce heat to low and slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the simmering broth in a thin stream. Stir gently in one direction using a fork or chopsticks to create delicate, thread-like ribbons of cooked egg.
- Thicken the Soup: Mix the natural gelling agent with cold water to create a slurry. Stir this mixture carefully into the soup to give the broth a light, velvety texture that clings to the egg strands without overpowering the flavor.
- Final Touches: Turn off the heat and garnish with finely sliced green onions. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce (natural) or white pepper if desired before serving.
Notes
- Pour the eggs slowly and stir gently to create silky, delicate egg ribbons.
- Use high-quality or homemade broth for the best depth of flavor.
- Keep the broth at a gentle simmer, avoiding a rolling boil to prevent tough eggs.
- Add fresh ginger early to enhance the broth’s aroma.
- Try garnishing with fresh herbs like cilantro or a drizzle of toasted sesame oil for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
Keywords: Egg Drop Soup, Comfort Food, Easy Soup, Quick Soup, Asian Soup, Gluten Free Soup, Egg Ribbons Soup
