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Egg Drop Soup: Savory, Comforting American-Chinese Staple

Name: Egg Drop Soup: Savory, Comforting American-Chinese Staple
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 3 large eggs; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons water; 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots (optional)

Egg Drop Soup is a beloved American-Chinese restaurant staple featuring delicate ribbons of egg swirling in a savory chicken broth. This comforting and easy-to-make soup is perfect for a quick lunch or a cozy dinner appetizer. It's light, flavorful, and always a crowd-pleaser.

25 min4 servings120 cal

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Instructions

1
In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
2
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir the slurry into the simmering broth to slightly thicken.
3
Add white pepper, salt, and sesame oil to the broth. Stir in peas and carrots if using.
4
Beat the eggs in a separate bowl. Slowly pour the eggs into the simmering broth in a thin stream while gently stirring in one direction to create egg ribbons.
5
Remove from heat immediately when eggs are set, about 1 minute.
6
Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve hot.

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