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Quick and Easy Egg Drop Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 200
This quick and easy egg drop soup is a comforting dish that combines savory chicken stock with delicate ribbons of egg and fresh mushrooms.

Ingredients

Soup Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken stock (homemade preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup enoki mushrooms or sliced shiitake mushrooms
  • 3 green onions (chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger (scant)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (use gluten-free if cooking gluten-free)
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 3 large eggs (lightly beaten)

Instructions 

  • Mix 1/2 cup of stock with cornstarch until dissolved.
  • Bring remaining stock, mushrooms, green onions, ginger, soy sauce, and white pepper to a boil. Stir in cornstarch slurry and simmer.
  • Slowly pour in beaten eggs while stirring to create ribbons.
  • Turn off heat and garnish with reserved green onions. Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken stock.
Calories: 200kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Egg