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15-Minute Homemade Egg Drop Soup Recipe

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This comforting Homemade Egg Drop Soup is ready in just 15 minutes with only a few simple ingredients. Perfect as a warming appetizer, it combines savory chicken broth, delicate egg ribbons, and a hint of ginger for a flavorful and satisfying soup that’s quick to prepare.

Ingredients

Soup Base

  • 64 ounces (8 cups) chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 teaspoon crushed ginger

Egg Mixture

  • 4 eggs

Garnish

  • 4 green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Broth: In a large pot over medium heat, combine the chicken broth, soy sauce, and crushed ginger. Stir well to mix all ingredients thoroughly and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  2. Whisk the Eggs: While the broth is heating, crack the eggs into a small bowl and whisk them vigorously until the yolks and whites are fully blended and slightly frothy.
  3. Add Eggs to Broth: Once the broth is simmering, remove the pot from heat. Slowly pour in the whisked eggs in a thin stream while stirring the broth in a circular motion with a spoon or ladle, creating a whirlpool effect. This technique helps form delicate, silky egg ribbons.
  4. Add Green Onions: After the eggs are gently cooked in the hot broth, stir in the sliced green onions for freshness and subtle sharpness.
  5. Serve: Ladle the egg drop soup into bowls and enjoy immediately as a soothing appetizer alongside your favorite stir-fry or fried rice meal.

Notes

  • Use low-sodium chicken broth and tamari to reduce salt content if desired.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
  • Ensure the pot is taken off the heat before adding the eggs to prevent overcooking.
  • Stirring in one direction creates classic egg ribbons; avoid over-stirring to keep the texture delicate.
  • Add a dash of white pepper for extra flavor if preferred.

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