Egg Drop Soup Recipe

What is egg drop soup?

China is the creator of this soup. How the soup is made is shown through its name, “Egg drop” .This soup is made by dropping raw egg into the chicken or veggie broth. It has seasonings like salt and pepper, tofu, and any green garnishing.

Traditional chinese soup is thinner than western version. With the variation of some corn scratch and with the use of white pepper this recipe is just like the Chinese American restaurant taste. 

Is Egg Drop Soup Good for Us?

Egg drop soup is very healthy for us. It has many healing properties. It is rich with protein and has low calories. It can help in cramps and many other uncomfortable situations after consuming junk food.The bone broth is very important for your gut health. It is hot soup so it helps in the cold and flu etc. Egg drop soup can be high in important minerals like potassium, phosphorus and magnesium. 

Best Egg drop soup recipe

My best drop egg soup recipe is easy to make, healthy and comforting.Start to make it with me, it will not take more than 15 minutes:

Pro tips

There are some pro tips to make perfect egg drop soup:

• Use broth as a soup base, instead of water
• To create a silky texture add starch but don’t use it
• Add the beaten egg in the broth when it at bear boiling 
• Add extra ingredients to get new soup version

Ingredients

• 1 cup chicken broth
• ¼ teaspoon soy sauce
• ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 teaspoon water, optional
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch, optional
• 1 egg beaten 
• 1 drop yellow food coloring, optional
• ½ ground white pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives

Step by step Guide

Step 1

Pour chicken broth, sesame oil and soy sauce in a saucepan over medium heat; boil it.

Step 2

In a small bowl stir water and cornstarch together until cornstarch dissolves: now add in boiling soup.

Step 3

Add food coloring, Slowly add beaten egg in the broth, stirring constantly. Season with salt and white.Serve warm, and can be garnished with chives.

How to store egg drop soup?

To store the egg drop soup, let it cool,then transfer it to an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.  You can reheat it on the stove when needed and also you can reheat it in the microwave. 

Can I freeze the egg drop soup?

I suggest you don’t freeze egg drop soup, because the texture of the egg can become a little rubbery, and its taste will not remain as fresh soup.

What to serve with egg drop soup?

This soup is very delicious but if serve with some following dishes it will be more delicious:

• Fried rice
• 12 minute chicken & broccoli 
• Thai basil chicken
• Sesame noodles with broccoli and almonds
• Black pepper chicken
• Garlic bread
• Baked potatoes
• Mango kani salad
• Teriyaki chicken wings
• Stir-fried noodles
• Chinese chicken fried rice

Egg drop soup variations

Egg drop soup has many variations with extra ingredients including, tomato egg drop soup, Dried seaweed, Corn, Peas, Spinach, Soft tofu and Mushrooms can be great additions.