Silky Egg Drop Soup
Silky, comforting broth with delicate strands of egg and scallions-the ultimate light starter that feels elegant yet takes just minutes.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 3 eggs
- 3 scallions
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
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Save this recipeInstructions
- 1
Bring chicken stock to a boil in a large pot. Stir in minced ginger, soy sauce, and salt.
- 2
Mix cornstarch with 3 tbsp cold water until smooth. Slowly pour into the simmering broth while stirring constantly, cooking for 1 minute until thickened.
- 3
Whisk eggs in a bowl. Slowly drizzle eggs into the simmering broth in a thin stream while stirring gently, creating delicate strands. Stop and let rest for 30 seconds.
- 4
Stir in sesame oil and chopped scallions. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- 5
Serve hot in bowls.
