Sweet and sour egg drop soup is a classic Chinese dish that is both delicious and easy to make. It is a perfect way to warm up on a cold day or to enjoy as a light lunch or dinner. The soup is made with a combination of chicken broth, vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce, and is typically served with egg drop dumplings. The egg drop dumplings are made by whisking eggs and then slowly pouring them into the boiling soup, creating delicate ribbons of egg. The soup is often garnished with green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
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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
EASY HOT AND SOUR EGG DROP SOUP
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
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
SWEET AND SOUR EGG DROP SOUP
For me, Chinese food is just as mysterious as it is delicious. One night I had a craving for Chinese restaurant soup, so I raided the pantry and refrigerator for leftovers and came up with this concoction. This soup is easy to make and a good starting point for brave Chinese cooking beginners. I'd definitely try making it again, only with more diverse vegetables to get different textures. Bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, mushrooms, bean sprouts, green onions, julienne carrot strips, the options are endless. (By the way, I don't measure when I cook so these measurements are approximated.)
Provided by omg_its_s
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 1/2 cup, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Bring water to a rumbling boil in a saucepan.
- Stir in package of chicken noodles, soup base cube, Ramen seasoning packet, pepper, and dehydrated onion.
- When seasonings are dissolved and noodles are tender but not too soft, beat egg whites and yolk with a whisk. Slowly add beaten eggs by swirling them into the broth with your whisk. It should take the whisk 4 or 5 trips to get them all inches.
- When eggs are done, mix cornstarch and water. Slowly add cornstarch mixture while stirring to thicken soup. (Make sure there's enough water so you don't create a batter. You don't want lumps or dumplings forming.).
- Add ginger, red French dressing, sweet and sour sauce, ketchup, and hot pepper sauce sauce to taste, stir well.
- Add carrot and crab meat. (I used cooked, leftover carrots. If you only have fresh carrots, cut them and then microwave until tender with a bit of water in a glass dish covered with plastic wrap.).
- Reduce heat to medium and cook a few minutes, until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.4, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 26.3, Sodium 158.1, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.3, Protein 2.2
RESTAURANT STYLE EGG DROP SOUP
This Egg Drop soup is born from a love of the soup and MANY trips to my favorite Chinese restaurant (asking them many questions) resulting in this variation. Compare it to your local restaurant...The simplicity is the key. Soup can be re-heated or frozen and re-heated.
Provided by W.J. Cory
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Reserve 3/4 cup of chicken broth, and pour the rest into a large saucepan. Stir the salt, ginger and chives into the saucepan, and bring to a rolling boil. In a cup or small bowl, stir together the remaining broth and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk the eggs and egg yolk together using a fork. Drizzle egg a little at a time from the fork into the boiling broth mixture. Egg should cook immediately. Once the eggs have been dropped, stir in the cornstarch mixture gradually until the soup is the desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 149.2 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 1142.7 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
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.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of water.
- Add a teaspoon of grated ginger or garlic for an extra layer of flavor.
- If you like your soup spicy, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a teaspoon of Sriracha.
- For a thicker soup, add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) to the boiling soup, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Garnish with chopped green onions, cilantro, or wonton strips before serving.
Conclusion:
Sweet and sour egg drop soup is a quick and easy soup that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken or vegetables. With its sweet, sour, and savory flavors, this soup is sure to please everyone at the table.
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