egg drop soup

(1 RATING)
29 Pinches
Greenwood, IN
Updated on Jan 16, 2015

This is a simple and easy soup to prepare. Great when trying to eat light or a nice appetizer soup. Also great when not feeling well, and a hot bowl of brothy soup is all you want. This recipe came from a pamphlet style cookbook titled "Chinese Cookery" 1973

prep time
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 - egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon water
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • pinch of sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 small scallion, minced
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped chives

How To Make egg drop soup

  • Step 1
    In a small bowl, beat the egg with the water.
  • Step 2
    Bring chicken broth to a simmer and add the sugar, salt and sesame oil.
  • Step 3
    Stirring constantly, add the egg to the simmering broth. As you stir, the egg will form strings.
  • Step 4
    Stir in the scallion and remove from the heat. Serve in individual bowls and garnish with chives.

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