Description
Egg Drop Soup is a warm, simple, and nourishing meal that can be prepared quickly at home. This classic, silky soup features delicate egg ribbons in a flavorful vegetable broth infused with fresh ginger, garlic, and natural seasonings. Ready in under 20 minutes, it is perfect for busy days or last-minute meals. The soup offers a comforting texture and customizable flavors, making it an ideal dish for any season and occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp fresh grated ginger (natural)
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced (natural)
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tbsp grape juice (natural)
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp cold water
- 1 tsp sesame oil (natural)
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Broth: Heat the vegetable broth in a pot over medium heat. Add the finely minced garlic and grated ginger, allowing them to simmer gently and infuse their warm, fragrant flavors. Stir in the vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) and grape juice (natural). Keep the broth just under a boil to maintain clarity and brightness.
- Mix the Eggs: While the broth simmers, crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk vigorously until smooth and frothy. This will help create beautiful silky egg strands in the soup.
- Thicken the Broth: In a small cup, dissolve the cornstarch in cold water to form a slurry. Slowly pour this into the simmering broth while stirring constantly, allowing the soup to thicken slightly into a silky but light consistency.
- Create the Egg Ribbons: Reduce the heat to low. Slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the broth in a thin stream while stirring gently in one direction with a fork or chopsticks. This technique forms delicate egg ribbons characteristic of Egg Drop Soup.
- Final Touches: Once the eggs are fully incorporated, add white pepper and a few drops of sesame oil (natural) for aroma. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Fold in the thinly sliced scallions for freshness and color before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh eggs for tender, even ribbons.
- Maintain a gentle simmer to prevent overcooking the eggs.
- Drizzle eggs slowly to avoid clumps.
- Stir egg ribbons in one direction for better texture.
- Prepare cornstarch slurry ahead to prevent lumps.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Egg Drop Soup, quick soup recipe, easy soup, silky egg ribbons, vegetable broth soup, comforting soup
