This Egg Drop Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. Made with a fragrant chicken broth, tender veggies, & delicate egg ribbons, it’s quick, wholesome, and oh-so-delicious🤤
Fresh veggies, a touch of toasted sesame oil, and whisked eggs come together in no time, making this Egg drop soup a perfect recipe for busy weeknights or those lazy weekends.
Pair this cozy bowl with fried rice, stir-fried veggies, crunchy salad or crispy spring rolls to create a Chinese-inspired dinner that feels restaurant-worthy at home. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or your family, this is one of those dishes that everyone will love.
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Here’s why it’s a winner
- Quick and Easy: Ready in just 30 minutes with minimal effort.
- Silky Texture: Those ribbon-like egg swirls make every spoonful extra special.
- Versatile & Customizable: Add your favorite veggies or protein for a hearty meal.
- Healthy Comfort Food: Made with light chicken broth and fresh vegetables, it’s a warming, guilt-free option.
Egg Drop Soup Ingredients Overview
This soup uses a few simple ingredients that pack big flavors. A light chicken broth forms the base, flavored with toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, and aromatics like ginger and spring onion.
Fresh vegetables like carrots and French beans add texture and color, while whisked eggs create those beautiful, silky ribbons that give the soup it’s signature look. Garnished with spring onion greens and a drizzle of sesame oil, it’s both vibrant and comforting!
Richa’s Top Tips
- Perfect Egg Ribbons: Pour the whisked egg slowly in a circular motion while stirring the soup to create thin, silky swirls.
- Use Toasted Sesame Oil: It gives the soup its authentic flavor, but regular cooking oil works in a pinch.
- Make It Your Own: Add other veggies like mushrooms, corn, or spinach for variety. You can even toss in cooked chicken or shrimp for a protein boost.
- Adjust the Seasoning: Light soy sauce is milder, but if you like deeper flavors, use a smaller amount of dark soy sauce.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! Feel free to experiment with mushrooms, sweet corn, bok choy, or spinach. Just add them while sautéing the carrots and beans.
Egg Drop Soup is made with a light chicken broth, aromatics like ginger and spring onions, finely chopped vegetables, and whisked eggs that form silky ribbons when stirred into the hot soup.
Yes! Replace the chicken broth with vegetable stock, and you’ve got a vegetarian-friendly version that’s just as comforting.
Did You Know
In China, Egg Drop Soup is also called “Egg Flower Soup” because of the delicate, flower-like patterns created by the whisked eggs as they swirl in the hot broth.
If you love soups as much as I do, then I hope you are enjoying my soup series. It’s got tonnes of hearty and comforting soups like this chicken shorba and broccoli almond soup.
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Watch How To Make Egg Drop Soup
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For chicken broth
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Mix the chicken stock paste or cube in boiling hot water & set aside.
4 teaspoons chicken stock paste or 1 chicken stock cube, 6 cups water
Making the soup
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Heat 3 ½ teaspoons of sesame oil in a pot, add spring onion whites, ginger, & saute for a minute on high. Add carrots, beans and saute for a minute on high.
4 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, 4 tablespoons finely chopped spring onions white, 2 teaspoons ginger, ¼ cup finely chopped french beans, ¼ cup finely chopped carrots
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Add chicken broth and boil for 2 minutes on medium.
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Add corn flour slurry and cook for 2 minutes on low.
3 teaspoons corn flour dissolved in 3 tablespoons of water
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Add green chillies & mix well.
4 green chillies finely chopped
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Gently pour the whisked eggs in a circular motion while stirring continuously. This will make ribbon-like swirls in the soup. refer note 3.
1 egg
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Season with light soy sauce & turn off the heat.
¼ teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
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Just before serving, drizzle the remaining ½ teaspoon of sesame oil and garnish with chopped spring onions greens.
4 teaspoons finely chopped spring onions greens
- Toasted sesame oil gives the authentic taste to the soup, but may be replaced with cooking oil of your choice.
- You may use ¼th portion of dark soy sauce instead of light soy sauce. For this recipe, you may use ½ teaspoon of dark soy sauce.
- To get ribbon-like swirls, you have to stir continuously while pouring eggs.
Calories: 93kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 41mg, Sodium: 981mg, Potassium: 104mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 1523IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 37mg, Iron: 1mg
This article was researched and written by Harita Odedra.