Egg Drop Soup is the quickest and easiest soup you’ll ever make- on your table in less than 15 minutes!Egg Drop Soup is a healthy Chinese soup that is easy to make at home with minimal ingredients and prep. It is made with a savory, salty chicken stock base seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, pepper and green onions. Raw eggs are streamed into the hot seasoned broth to instantaneously create tender, wispy egg “noodles” – magic before your eyes! This Egg Drop Soup recipe is warm and comforting, flavorful but not overpowering, creamy yet light and soothing all at the same time. It’s also customizable by adding protein or veggies. I’ve included a recipe video on How to Make Egg Drop Soup as well as tips and tricks for the Best Egg Drop Soup recipe. Now, let’s hear it for restaurant-style Egg Drop Soup bursting with flavor, all cooked in one pot for an easy meal any day of the week! Show
how to make egg drop soup videoPIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATEREGG DROP SOUP RECIPEThis Egg Drop Soup is about to become your easy go-to easy appetizer, lunch or light dinner recipe. Here’s why:
WHAT IS EGG DROP SOUP?Most of you have probably heard of Egg Drop Soup but if you haven’t had the pleasure of trying it, prepare to meet chicken noodle soup’s Chinese cousin. Egg Drop Soup is a staple at Chinese restaurants in the United States. It’s made with warm, comforting chicken stock or broth often spiked with pepper and green onions, loaded with silky egg “noodles.” The name “Egg Drop” literally describes how the soup is made – whisked eggs are dropped into hot broth which is being stirred continuously in one direction. The eggs enter the whirlpool raw and cook almost instantaneously as they swirl around. While the American name describes Egg Drop Soups cooking method, the direct translation in Chinese describes its appearance. In Chinese, Egg Drop Soup (Danhuatang; traditional: 蛋花湯; pinyin: dànhuātāng), literally means Egg Flower Soup. This refers to the flower-like appearance the wispy eggs create. But no matter what you call Egg Drop Soup, I think you’ll fall in love! EGG DROP SOUP RECIPE INGREDIENTS:This Egg Drop Soup recipe uses simple, pantry friendly ingredients to create layers of flavor. You will need:
Do I have to add Cornstarch?Adding cornstarch to Egg Drop Soup is an American addition. So technically – yes, you can make it without cornstarch, but I don’t recommend it. There are substantial benefits to adding cornstarch to Egg Drop Soup:
Vegetarian Egg Drop SoupI prefer chicken stock or chicken broth as the base of the soup but you can use vegetarian stock to make Vegetarian Egg Drop Soup, just be aware you may need to season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Gluten Free Egg Drop SoupEgg Drop Soup is almost gluten free! The only ingredient that contains gluten is the soy sauce but that’s an easy swap. To make Gluten Free Egg Drop Soup, substitute the soy sauce for tamari or gluten free soy sauce. Homemade Egg Drop Soup VariationsThis Egg Drop Soup can be a springboard for a number of variations. Here are a just a few ideas:
Keep in mind you will want to use additional broth/stock if you add either veggies or protein and the correct ratio of additional cornstarch. IS EGG DROP SOUP HEALTHY?Egg Drop Soup is very low in calories and carbohydrates with a nice boost of protein. If you want to add more nutrients, simmer some vegetables in the broth before adding the eggs.
HOW TO MAKE EGG DROP SOUP:You are going to LOVE how easy this Egg Drop Soup recipe is! To make egg drop soup:
Tips and Tricks for the Best Egg Drop Soup
HOW DO I THICKEN EGG DROP SOUP?This Egg Drop Soup has a nice silky richness due to the cornstarch. For an even thicker soup, create a slurry by dissolving desired amount of cornstarch in a couple tablespoons of water and whisk into simmering soup. HOW DO I THIN EGG DROP SOUP?It is easy to thin Egg Drop Soup if you would like more of a brothy texture. Simply whisk in additional stock to reach desired consistency. How much does this egg drop soup recipe make?This Egg Drop Soup makes about 6 cups, which is about 4 small bowls of soup, perfect for a small family. But never fear, it is easy to scale this Egg Drop Soup up or down. Just use the handy “servings” button on the recipe card and it will change the ingredient amounts for you. WHAT TO SERVE WITH EASY EGG DROP SOUP:This easy Egg Drop Soup is typically served as an appetizer. It would be delicious alongside any of these Asian appetizers:
Or paired with a main Chinese entrée such as:
Can I make Egg Drop Soup Ahead of Time?Egg Drop Soup is best served immediately so it is not recommended to prepare the soup in its entirety ahead of time. Instead, you can:
When it’s time to make Egg Drop Soup, give the broth a good whisk to make sure you don’t have any clumps of cornstarch then proceed to simmer and add the eggs. Can you reheat egg drop soup?Egg Drop Soup is best eaten right away as the eggs don’t maintain the same texture when reheated. That being said, you can still reheat Egg Drop Soup, just be aware it’s not like most soups that get better with time. Take care when reheating to not heat at too high of heat – you don’t want to scramble the eggs or they can get rubbery. Low and slow is the name of the game.
How Do I Store Egg Drop Soup?Egg Drop Soup should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When stored correctly, it will last about 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. Can I freeze Egg Drop Soup?No, I don’t recommend freezing Egg Drop Soup as the egg flowers become an unpleasant texture when frozen and reheated. Looking for more Asian Soup recipes?
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Egg Drop Soup Recipe VariationsThis Egg Drop Soup can be a springboard for a number of variations. Keep in mind you will want to use additional broth/stock if you add either veggies or protein and the correct ratio of additional cornstarch. Here are a just a few ideas:
Prep Ahead Egg Drop SoupEgg Drop Soup is best served immediately so it is not recommended to prepare the soup in its entirety ahead of time. Instead, you can:
When it’s time to make Egg Drop Soup, give the broth a good whisk to make sure you don’t have any clumps of cornstarch then proceed to simmer and add the eggs. Can you reheat egg drop soup?Egg Drop Soup is best eaten right away as the eggs don’t maintain the same texture when reheated. That being said, you can still reheat Egg Drop Soup, just be aware it’s not like most soups that get better with time. Take care when reheating to not heat at too high of heat – you don’t want to scramble the eggs or they can get rubbery. Low and slow is the name of the game.
Did You Make This Recipe? Tag @CarlsbadCravings and Use #CarlsbadCravngs Leave a Review, I Always Love Hearing From You! Carlsbad Cravings© Original Why does egg drop soup get watery?Additionally, the salt can give an impression of thickness - lack of salt can make a soup taste watery even if the thickness does not actually change when salt is added. The gold color probably comes from a chicken broth, in the original recipe, although you might use vegetable broth or something if you prefer.
How do I add egg to thicken soup?Occasionally, a soup recipe will call for beaten eggs as a thickening agent. Both whole eggs and yolks can be used. To avoid curdling the eggs, start by drizzling about ½ cup of the hot broth into the eggs, stirring vigorously while you pour. Then add the egg mixture to the soup and cook until thickened.
Why is my egg drop soup like jello?This collagen in the bones is what is causing your soup to gel. It's completely natural, and it only happens in rich, well-made chicken stock. It can be a little freaky, though, if you're not expecting it!
What are the guidelines in preparing egg drop soup?Instructions. Dilute the cornstarch in 1/4 cup water. Stir and mix well. ... . Combine chicken broth and water in a cooking pot, Bring to a boil.. Add the grated ginger. Cook for 2 minutes.. Pour-in the beaten egg. Stir.. Add-in the cornstarch diluted in water. ... . Add salt to taste.. Transfer to a serving bowl. ... . Serve.. |