Best 6 Easy Hot And Sour Egg Drop Soup Recipes

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Craving a comforting and flavorful soup? Look no further than this exceptional Hot and Sour Egg Drop Soup recipe. This classic Chinese dish tantalizes your taste buds with its harmonious blend of spicy, sour, and savory flavors. The silky egg drop and tender vegetables add delightful textures, making it a satisfying meal or appetizer.

The versatility of this soup shines through with three delightful variations: a classic version, a vegetarian option, and a spicy Szechuan-style soup. Each variation caters to different preferences, ensuring there's a perfect bowl for every palate. Embrace the comforting warmth of this soup on a chilly day or savor its invigorating flavors whenever you desire a satisfying meal.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

EASY EGG DROP SOUP



Easy Egg Drop Soup image

This is great on a dreary day, or when your feeling a little under the weather

Provided by Ava

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (49.5 fluid ounce) can chicken broth
1 bunch chopped green onions
¼ teaspoon white sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons cornstarch
⅓ cup cold water
3 eggs
2 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • Heat chicken broth and green onions in a large pot over medium-high heat. Mix sugar, soy sauce, cornstarch, and 1/3 cup of cold water in a bowl until smooth. Reduce heat and stir soy sauce mixture in to the broth. Boil soup on high for 1 minute, then reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Beat 3 eggs with 2 tablespoons of cold water. Using a fork, stir egg mixture in to soup and cook until eggs are opaque, about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 98.9 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 1481.9 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

HOMEMADE HOT AND SOUR SOUP



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Very easy-to-make hot and sour soup.

Provided by Kevin

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups chicken broth
½ cup mushrooms, diced
¼ cup shredded cooked chicken
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon chile-garlic paste (sambal oelek)
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 ounces firm tofu, drained, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
⅓ cup canned bamboo shoots, cut into matchsticks
¼ cup white vinegar
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper, or to taste
2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 egg
2 green onions, diced
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth to a simmer in a 2-quart saucepan. Add mushrooms, chicken, soy sauce, chile paste, and garlic. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add tofu, bamboo shoots, vinegar, and white pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes more.
  • Combine water and cornstarch in a cup; stir until smooth. Add mixture to the soup and stir well. Let simmer until soup thickens, about 5 minutes more.
  • Beat egg in a cup and slowly pour, in a fine stream, into the soup. Stir well and heat through for 30 seconds. Mix in green onions and sesame oil. Remove from heat; serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Cholesterol 59.4 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 1900.8 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

EASY HOT AND SOUR EGG DROP SOUP



Easy Hot and Sour Egg Drop Soup image

Make and share this Easy Hot and Sour Egg Drop Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by easy cooking

Categories     Asian

Time 23m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 cups water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons onion soup mix
1 tablespoon chicken soup powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon ketchup
2 slices green peppers, slice so that it is round circles
3 -4 slices green chili peppers, depending on how spicy it is
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Heat water and cornstarch together.
  • stir till cornstarch is dissolved.
  • add all ingredients except for the the last three.
  • bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
  • cook about 10 min till onions in soup mix begin to soften.
  • add green pepper and chile.
  • continue to simmer another 5-10 minute.
  • while stirring soup slowly drizzle egg into soup (you may not need to use the whole egg).
  • continue to simmer until egg is no longer raw.
  • ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.1, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 105.8, Sodium 1238.4, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.4, Protein 3.5

HOT AND SOUR EGG DROP SOUP WITH QUAIL



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Provided by Food Network

Time P2DT40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

1/2 cup maple syrup
1 stalk celery, diced
1 medium carrot, diced
1 medium Spanish onion, diced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/4 cup coriander, chopped
1 teaspoon crushed black peppercorns
1 tablespoon dry sherry or Marsala
1 tablespoon sesame oil
4 tablespoons soy sauce
3 quail, deboned
Peanut oil for deep frying
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 bulbs shallots, cut in thin rings
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely julienned
1 cup black tree ear mushrooms, or wild, finely sliced
1/2 cup Shiitake mushrooms, finely sliced
1/2 roasted red bell pepper, julienned
1/2 cup tomato con casse (tomatoes peeled, seeded and chopped)
2 pieces hot red Thai chilis or any Mexican chili
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 tablespoon Parmesan, preferably Reggiano, grated
2 whole eggs
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Balsamic vinegar, good quality
Chives, minced, for garnish
Coriander, chopped, for garnish
Pinch white pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add quail and refrigerate for 2 days. Remove quail from marinade and pat dry. Heat peanut oil over medium heat and deep fry for 8 minutes, or until outside is brown and crispy. Remove from oil. Drain and cut quail into pieces and set aside.
  • To make soup: Combine all ingredients, (except cheese, eggs, sesame oil and garnish) in a heavy bottomed pot and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes. Bring back to a boil. Whip together Parmesan cheese and eggs, and drop into soup along with quail. Gently stir.
  • Garnish with sesame oil, vinegar and herbs.

HOT AND SOUR EGG DROP SOUP WITH QUAIL



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

1/2 cup maple syrup
1 stalk celery, diced
1 medium carrot, diced
1 medium Spanish onion, diced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/4 cup coriander, chopped
1 teaspoon crushed black peppercorns
1 tablespoon dry sherry or Marsala
1 tablespoon sesame oil
4 tablespoons soy sauce
3 quail, deboned
Peanut oil
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 bulbs shallots, cut in thin rings
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely julienned
1 cup black tree ear mushrooms, or wild, finely sliced
1/2 cup Shiitake mushrooms, finely sliced
1/2 roasted red bell pepper, julienned
1/2 cup tomato con casse (tomatoes peeled, seeded and chopped)
2 pieces hot red Thai chilis
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 tablespoon Parmesan
2 whole eggs
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Balsamic vinegar
Chives, minced
Coriander, chopped
Pinch white pepper

Steps:

  • For the marinade: Combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add quail and refrigerate for 2 days.
  • Remove quail from marinade and pat dry. Heat peanut oil over medium heat and deep fry the quail for 8 minutes, or until outside is brown and crispy. Remove from oil. Drain and cut quail into pieces and set aside.
  • For the soup: Combine all ingredients, (except cheese, eggs, sesame oil and garnish) in heavy bottomed pot and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes. Bring back to a boil. Whip together Parmesan cheese and eggs, and drop into soup along with quail. Gently stir. Garnish with sesame oil, vinegar and herbs.

EGG DROP SOUP W/ HOT AND SOUR VARIATION



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this soup is so easy to make and delicious. for those who like hot and sour soup its only a couple more ingredients and equally delicious

Provided by denrayr

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 10m

Yield 2 Cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups water
1 chicken bouillon cube (i prefer knorrs caldo de pollo in the mexican aisle)
1 egg
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Boil 2 cups water and add the bullion cube.
  • For hot and sour variation add the additional ingredients now.
  • Beat the egg in a bowl and drop it into the boiling broth a spoonfool at a time. Stir the soup between each egg drop.
  • To thicken the soup mix 1 Tbsp corn starch in a little water. slowly add it to the soup mixture while stirring. Bring soup mixture back to a boil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34.5, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 53, Sodium 457.5, Carbohydrate 3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.9, Protein 2.2

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices will give your soup the best flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the recipe to your taste: If you like your soup spicier, add more chili flakes or Sriracha sauce. If you like it more sour, add more vinegar or lemon juice. You can also add more vegetables or tofu if you want a heartier soup.
  • Serve the soup hot: Egg drop soup is best served hot, so reheat it if necessary before serving.

Conclusion:

Hot and sour egg drop soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken or tofu. With its bold flavors and healthy ingredients, this soup is sure to become a favorite in your household.

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