Egg Drop Soup - Easy + Fast! (VIDEO) - CJ Eats Recipes (2024)

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Egg Drop Soup, or Egg Flower Soup, is a Chinese restaurant favorite — the silky ribbons of egg in the flavorful broth is so simple, comforting, and delicious. It astonishes just about everyone when they learn how easy (and FAST) it is to make at home!

Learn how to make better than takeout Egg Drop Soup along with my key tips to getting those perfect egg ribbons in the soup!

Watch the Egg Drop Soup Recipe Video Below!

Ingredients for Egg Drop Soup

Egg Drop Soup recipe is savory comfort in a bowl and the best part is how few ingredients you need!

• Chicken Stock or Bone Broth: I always recommend Kettle & Fire – use code CJPINS for 20% off your order here! You want to use a high quality broth or stock, as this soup has so few ingredients.
• Eggs
• Cornstarch: This is the KEY ingredient to thickening the soup base. You should use the cornstarch slurry to thicken the soup to YOUR liking – use less for a thinner, runnier soup; use more for a thicker consistency. If you end up disliking how thin or thick your Egg Drop Soup turns out, you can always adjust to improve.
• Water
• Salt + Pepper to taste
• White Pepper
• Scallions or Green Onions (optional garnish)
• Sesame Oil (optional garnish)
• Turmeric (optional for color)
• MSG (optional)

Pro Tips for Perfect Egg Drop Soup:

1. For an even more flavorful broth, you can add a pinch of ginger or garlic powder while preparing the soup. (I personally don’t because I like how simple the flavors are in this recipe!)
2. To make the soup heartier, you can add some protein of your choice, such as diced cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
3. To create the beautiful egg ribbons that we know and love, you should pour the beaten eggs into the soup in a SLOW and STEADY stream. Don’t dump it all in at once! (Unless you prefer a lump of scrambled egg in your soup, then feel free!)
4. You can add additional soy sauce (for added salt and flavor) or an optional drizzle of sesame oil. This is up to your own taste preference!
5. Serve the Egg Drop Soup immediately after cooking to enjoy its silky texture and delicate flavors to the fullest. While you can store this in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, I don’t recommend it as I believe this dish tastes best when fresh.

Egg Drop Soup: Recipe Instructions

1. Prep your ingredients

For the eggs, crack 4 eggs into a small bowl and add 2 tbsp of water. The water will help lighten the eggs and help them “flower” into the soup when we add it to the hot broth.

2. Thicken the soup with the cornstarch slurry

Next, remix the cornstarch slurry (as the cornstarch will naturally sink to the bottom), and slowly drizzle the cornstarch slurry into the soup. The broth will thicken slightly after doing this over low heat. Now we’re able to add our egg!

3. Create the Egg Ribbons

The key tips to creating those beautiful ribbons in Egg Drop Soup are:

• Make sure the broth is on a low flame – if it is too hot the egg will firm up too quickly when hitting the soup
• Ensure the egg is being poured in a THIN, EVEN stream into the soup! This will also ensure the egg does not form into clumps and turn into scrambled eggs in the soup.
• If you see the soup getting cloudy after pouring in a small amount of the egg, stop and let the broth cool down. This is a sign that the soup is too hot.
• Use a ladle or spoon to stir the soup while you add the eggs. This will ensure the eggs are evenly dispersed throughout the soup!

4. Season to taste

Once the soup is thickened and the eggs are nicely flowered, now it is time to add the final seasonings. Add the white pepper, MSG, and salt to taste. Add the chopped scallions and if desired, a teaspoon of sesame oil to taste for the final garnish. Serve and enjoy!

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