Best 11 Traditional Egg Drop Soup Recipes

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In the culinary world, few dishes are as comforting and versatile as traditional egg drop soup. Originating from China, this classic soup has captured the hearts and taste buds of people worldwide. Its simplicity and adaptability make it a favorite among home cooks and restaurant-goers alike, offering a delightful tapestry of flavors and textures. Whether you seek a quick and easy weekday meal or an elegant appetizer for a special occasion, traditional egg drop soup stands ready to tantalize your senses and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EGG DROP SOUP



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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

4 cups chicken stock ((about 1 liter, organic or homemade preferred!))
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
3 tablespoons cornstarch ((mixed with 1/3 cup water))
3 eggs ((lightly beaten))
1 scallion ((chopped))

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 (BETTER THAN RESTAURANT QUALITY!)



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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

1 cup chicken broth
¼ teaspoon soy sauce
¼ teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons water
1 egg, beaten
1 drop yellow food coloring
1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
⅛ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground white pepper

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

NO RECIPE RECIPE: SIMPLE EGG DROP SOUP



No Recipe Recipe: Simple Egg Drop Soup image

Provided by Aida Mollenkamp

Time 12m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Few cups of low-sodium chicken broth
Soy Sauce
Asian hot sauce, recommended: Srirachi
Fresh ginger
Eggs

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth to a simmer. Add a few splashes of soy sauce and hot sauce, to taste. Grate a little ginger into the broth. Stir to combine.
  • Crack 2 eggs in a measuring cup and lightly beat with a whisk.
  • Turn off the heat. With a ladle, stir the broth in a circular motion to create a "whirlpool". Slowly drizzle in the beaten eggs in a circular motion as well, without whisking or stirring them in. Let the eggs cook for about 1 minute. Serve immediately.

EGG DROP SOUP



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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

3 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 egg (slightly beaten)
1 scallion, with tops, finely chopped

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

RESTAURANT STYLE EGG DROP SOUP



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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

4 cups chicken broth, divided
⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
2 eggs
1 egg yolk

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 II



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This is a quick and easy recipe that tastes really good. To add a little more to this soup add one small (7 to 8 ounce) can creamed corn and omit the egg.

Provided by Patsy

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons chopped green onion

Steps:

  • In a medium stock pot, mix cold chicken broth with cornstarch. Slowly heat over medium heat, stirring frequently.
  • Pour beaten egg into soup, and stir once around stock pot very gently, in order to break up egg. Remove soup from heat immediately, divide into four portions and garnish with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 26.5 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 1.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 18.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

EASY EGG DROP SOUP



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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

ONE-EGG EGG DROP SOUP



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Trust me, one egg is enough to make a sumptuous Egg Drop Soup! The problem I find with egg drop soup recipes is that the timing for the egg drop is never right, so the egg never separates into true ribbons. My Chinese father taught me the trick to this soup, which I now pass to you!

Provided by Fei Fei

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 egg
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons tapioca flour
¼ cup cold water
4 cups chicken broth
⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
⅛ teaspoon minced fresh garlic
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
¼ teaspoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil
1 pinch white pepper

Steps:

  • Beat the egg and salt together in a bowl until well mixed. In a separate bowl, combine the tapioca flour with the cold water and stir to dissolve.
  • Bring the chicken broth, ginger, and garlic to a full rolling boil, remove from the heat, and stir in the dissolved tapioca starch. Boil until the soup has thickened and is no longer cloudy, about 1 minute; remove from the heat. Pour the egg into the soup in a thin line, and gently stir the egg in a figure 8 shape, making sure not to overmix the egg too much. Sprinkle the soup with the chopped onions, sesame oil, and white pepper, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 51.5 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 1124 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

TRADITIONAL EGG DROP SOUP



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This is one of the simplest soups there is. But it is so comforting. I like that this one doesn't taste as thick and slimey. Why order from a Chinese Restaurant when you can do it quicker and better at home?

Provided by Bellinda

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 cups chicken broth
1/2 tablespoon grated fresh ginger or 1 teaspoon powdered ginger
3 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon scallion, finely sliced

Steps:

  • Bring broth and ginger to a boil.
  • Whisk in beaten eggs. Cook for 1-2 more minutes.
  • Add scallions, stir.
  • Serve steaming hot.
  • You could add soy sauce to taste at the table.
  • You could add finely sliced celery and grated carrots just before the eggs.That way you get some veggies inches Good idea with picky children.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.8, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 158.6, Sodium 1197.6, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.4, Protein 12

EGG DROP SOUP



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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

3 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 green onion, sliced

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



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Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 cups chicken stock
3 large egg whites, beaten
3 scallion greens, trimmed, finely sliced

Steps:

  • In a pot bring the stock to a boil. Then remove the pot from the flame and add beaten egg whites steadily, beating them into the soup as you pour. Add the sliced scallions, stir in. Remove to a heated tureen and serve.

Tips:

  • Use Fresh Ingredients: For the best flavor, use fresh eggs, vegetables, and herbs.
  • Choose the Right Broth: Use a high-quality chicken broth for a rich, flavorful soup. If you prefer a vegetarian option, use vegetable broth.
  • Don't Overcook the Eggs: The eggs should be cooked just until they are set, about 1-2 minutes. Overcooked eggs will be tough and rubbery.
  • Add Vegetables: Add your favorite vegetables to the soup, such as carrots, celery, onions, mushrooms, or bok choy.
  • Season to Taste: Season the soup with soy sauce, salt, and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish Before Serving: Garnish the soup with green onions, cilantro, or a drizzle of sesame oil before serving.

Conclusion:

Egg drop soup is a classic Chinese soup that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a light and flavorful soup that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. With its simple ingredients and quick cooking time, egg drop soup is a great option for busy weeknights. It is also a good way to use up leftover vegetables. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy soup recipe, give egg drop soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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