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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.

This easy egg drop soup recipe is perfect for a quick and comforting meal, and a great way to practice your cooking skills. It's ready in minutes and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • green onions chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • small bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
  3. Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the boiling broth while stirring constantly.
  4. Reduce heat to a simmer, then slowly drizzle in the beaten eggs while continuously stirring to create fine egg ribbons. Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped green onions.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of ginger or garlic powder to the broth. For a richer soup, use a good quality chicken broth or homemade stock. Adjust the amount of soy sauce to your taste. You can also add other ingredients like mushrooms or tofu for more substance.