**Egg Drop Soup: A Delicate and Flavorful Chinese Classic**
Indulge in the comforting warmth and delicate flavors of Egg Drop Soup, a staple of Chinese cuisine. This classic soup is characterized by its silky smooth texture, vibrant yellow hues, and savory broth. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal cooking time, you can recreate this restaurant-quality soup in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Our collection of Egg Drop Soup recipes offers a versatile range of options to suit every taste and preference. From traditional Cantonese-style soup to modern variations with added vegetables, tofu, or even wontons, there's a recipe here for every soup enthusiast.
Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, our step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and detailed ingredient lists will guide you through the process of making this delightful soup. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on a culinary journey to savor the goodness of Egg Drop Soup.
EGG DROP SOUP
This easy egg drop soup recipe will taste just like your favorite Chinese restaurant's egg drop soup (maybe a little better). It's delicious, and can be made in minutes.
Provided by Bill
Categories Soups and Stocks
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring the chicken stock to a simmer in a medium soup pot. Stir in the sesame oil, salt, sugar, and white pepper. Add in the turmeric or 5 drops of yellow food coloring, if using. This will give the soup that rich restaurant-style yellow color, but it is optional. Taste the soup, and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Next add the cornstarch and water mixture. Make sure the cornstarch and water is mixed well, as the cornstarch settles very quickly. Stir the soup continuously as you drizzle in the slurry, or you'll get clumps of cooked starch in your soup. Use more or less starch if you like a thicker or thinner soup. You can also add the starch in a couple small batches, let the soup simmer for a couple of minutes, then check to see if the consistency is to your liking.
- Now we're ready for the most exciting part: the egg. This recipe calls for the egg to be lightly beaten, which results in both white and yellow egg swirls. The speed at which you stir the soup when adding the egg also determines whether you get large "egg flowers" or small egg flowers (i.e. swirly bits of egg). Use a ladle to stir the soup in a circular motion, and slowly drizzle in the egg until you have added it all.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, top with scallions, and serve!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 87 mg, Sodium 551 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
EGG DROP SOUP
We start many stir-fry meals with this easy egg drop soup, which cooks in just a few minutes. There are many recipe variations, but we like the addition of cornstarch to thicken the soup and give it a rich, golden color. I got the recipe from Grandma's old cookbook. -Amy Beth Corlew-Sherlock, Lapeer, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings (3 cups).
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil over medium heat. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Reduce heat. Drizzle beaten egg into hot broth, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 39 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 714mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
EGG DROP SOUP (BETTER THAN RESTAURANT QUALITY!)
After many many trips to different Chinese restaurants looking for a good bowl of egg drop soup, I decided to take it upon myself to create what I feel is the ultimate in egg drop soup. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
Provided by Darren
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the chicken broth, soy sauce and sesame oil. Bring to a boil. Stir together the cornstarch and water to dissolve cornstarch; pour into the boiling broth. Stir gently while you pour in the egg and yellow food coloring if using. Season with chives, salt and pepper before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 191 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 1395.7 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
EGG DROP SOUP
I first learned to like this soup at a Chinese restaurant called Nong Chin's in Marion Illinois. I had to try my hand at copying it, as I love it--this is the result. AND these people DO NOT give out their recipes.
Provided by Darlene Summers
Categories Chinese
Time 15m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring chicken broth to a boil in soup pot.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon salt & mix.
- Combine water and cornstarch; stir into boiling broth.
- Stir a small amount of hot broth into slightly beaten egg. Add egg mixture into hot broth slowly, stirring all the time. Cook until clear and slightly thickened, stirring constantly.
- Garnish with scallion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 112, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 93, Sodium 1738.8, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.3, Protein 10.7
EGG DROP SOUP
This soup is very easy to make and very delicious. It is in fact so easy to make that it really is the sort of thing you can summon the will to cook even when you arrive home from work hungry. I originally made it out of nostalgia for a soup I had in college that endows its eater with good soup manners. I think it would work just as nicely with beef broth.
Provided by Tamar Adler
Categories dinner, lunch, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put chicken stock, water, garlic, cilantro, ginger, peppercorns and (if you are using) dried shrimp or scallops in a pot. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Let cook for 20 minutes.
- Strain broth into another pot, taste and adjust salt. Bring back to a simmer. In a bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch with Shaoxing wine or sherry. Whisk eggs with remaining teaspoon cornstarch.
- Whisk wine-cornstarch mixture into soup until combined. With the soup on a low simmer, stir once with a spoon to make a slight current. Pour in the egg-cornstarch mixture, through the tines of a fork, letting it form ribbons. Allow 10 seconds to set, then stir gently to break them up as you like.
- Top thickly with scallions and ground pepper, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 156, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 785 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Use fresh eggs: Fresh eggs will produce a richer, more flavorful soup.
- Whisk the eggs thoroughly: This will help prevent the eggs from curdling in the soup.
- Add the eggs slowly to the soup: This will also help prevent the eggs from curdling.
- Season the soup to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste.
- Garnish the soup with green onions or cilantro: This will add a pop of color and flavor to the soup.
Conclusion:
Egg drop soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying soup that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give egg drop soup a try.
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