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hand holding spoon of Egg Drop Soup over a bowl of Egg Drop Soup topped with diced green onions
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Egg Drop Soup

Egg Drop Soup is a restaurant classic that is so easy to make at home. Just a few ingredients and less than 15 minutes for this great side dish.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 117kcal
Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (907 grams or 946.4 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 4 eggs beaten well, read my tip in the post
  • green onions chopped for garnish

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, combine the chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat.
    4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • Once the mixture is boiling, turn the heat down to medium. Remove a few tablespoons of the boiling liquid and whisk in the cornstarch. The slurry should be smooth when you return it to the soup.
    2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • While the soup bubbles, slowly pour in the beaten eggs, while stirring the soup. Once the eggs are completely added, remove the soup from the heat.
    4 eggs
  • Serve, topped with fresh green onions.
    green onions

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 385mg | Potassium: 273mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg