One of the staples of a Chinese Buffet is egg drop soup. It is mild and delicious and makes a great start to a Chinese dinner.
Printable Recipe – Egg Drop Soup
There is no need to get take away when you have a desire for this taste, though. Just make your own egg drop soup!
The recipe is fairly easy to do and ready in a flash. Serve it with crispy noodles and follow up with your favorite Chinese Stir fry recipe.
Yield: 4
Egg Drop Soup Recipe
This light and aromatic soup is the perfect starter for any Chinese meal.
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Total Time
35 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 6 scallions, greens thinly sliced, whites left whole
- 1-inch piece of ginger
- 1 teaspoon whole white peppercorns
- Kosher salt
- 4 teaspoons arrowroot powder
- 2 whole eggs
Instructions
- Combine the chicken stock, scallion whites, ginger, and peppercorns in a small saucepoan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes. Strain the broth, discard the solid pieces, and season to taste with the Kosher salt.
- Combine 1 tablespoon arrowroot with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl and mix until it is well combined. Whisk this into the broth and bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low.
- Whisk together the eggs and remaining teaspoon of arrowroot until combined. Transfer the eggs to a small bowl and hold the tines of a fork over the edge of it. Swirl the soup once with a large spoon, then slowly drizzle the egg mixture into soup. Allow soup to sit for 15 seconds, the stir gently to break up the egg to desired size. Sprinkle with the green parts of the scallions and serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 102Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 265mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 3gSugar: 1gProtein: 10g
Nutritional information is approximate due to natural variation in ingredients and the cook-at-home nature of our meals.