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Homemade Egg Drop Soup Recipe

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This Homemade Egg Drop Soup is a comforting and simple Chinese-inspired broth that features silky ribbons of egg cooked directly in a flavorful chicken stock enriched with ground ginger, garlic salt, and scallions. Perfect for a quick starter or light meal, this soup combines minimal ingredients to deliver maximum taste in just 15 minutes.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 Eggs
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp garlic salt
  • ⅛ tsp Black Pepper
  • 3 scallions, sliced

Instructions

  1. Prepare the broth: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine 3 1/2 cups chicken stock with ground ginger, garlic salt, and black pepper. Stir occasionally to blend the flavors.
  2. Mix cornstarch slurry: In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/2 cup chicken stock with the tablespoon of cornstarch until smooth, then set aside.
  3. Whisk eggs: In a separate small bowl, whisk the 2 eggs thoroughly until the yolks and whites are completely blended. Set aside.
  4. Thicken the broth: When the seasoned chicken stock mixture reaches a boil, gradually add the cornstarch slurry while stirring continuously to avoid lumps. This will slightly thicken the broth.
  5. Add scallions: Stir in the sliced green onions to infuse the broth with fresh onion flavor.
  6. Create egg ribbons: Bring the broth up to a rolling boil, then reduce heat slightly. Stir the broth gently in one direction with a non-slotted spoon, and while stirring, slowly drizzle the whisked eggs into the broth. The eggs will cook immediately and form silky ribbons.
  7. Serve: Optionally, garnish with additional sliced scallions for extra flavor and color. Serve the soup hot.

Notes

  • Use fresh eggs for the best texture and flavor of the egg ribbons.
  • Stir the broth in one direction to create beautiful, delicate egg strands.
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, you can increase the amount of cornstarch slurry slightly.
  • Adjust seasoning with extra garlic salt or pepper according to taste.
  • This soup can be made vegetarian by substituting chicken stock with vegetable broth.

Keywords: Egg Drop Soup, Homemade Soup, Chinese Soup, Chicken Broth Soup, Quick Soup Recipe

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