10 Minute Homemade Egg Drop Soup Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How do you get big ribbons in egg drop soup? ›

A substitute for MSG in egg drop soup is to use umami-rich ingredients like soy sauce, fish sauce, nutritional yeast, or chicken or mushroom bouillon for added depth of flavor without MSG.

This soup has so many healing benefits and is a great option for when you're feeling a cold coming on, inflamed from eating too much junk food, to help alleviate sinus pressure, cramps and many other uncomfortable situations. The bone broth is also great for your gut health and helps with digestive issues.

With the egg drop soup, you get cholesterol and saturated fat from the eggs in high-sodium chicken broth. The hot and sour soup has tofu and vegetables, but is loaded with sodium-rich soy sauce. Which is worse? At about 100 calories per cup, "calorically, they're okay," says Klatell.

Creating Perfect Egg Ribbons

Make sure the broth is on a low flame – if it is too hot the egg will turn the soup cloudy. Ensure the egg is being poured in a THIN, EVEN stream into the soup! This will also ensure the egg does not form into clumps and turn into scrambled eggs in the soup.

If you like smaller egg “flowers”, stir the soup and pour the egg at the same time to create those small pedals of flavor! Another key tip - make sure the soup isn't too hot when pouring the egg, otherwise the soup will become cloudy.

Beating the eggs with cornstarch before adding to the broth thickens them so they will be evenly distributed throughout the broth.

Yes, you can use flour to thicken egg drop soup. You will want to use about half the amount of flour, so about 1.5 tablespoons. You still whisk it together with the water, soy sauce, etc. Your soup will have a cloudiness to it rather than that clear glossy look that cornstarch give.

So What Is Egg Drop Soup? In case this recipe is new to you, egg drop soup is a staple at Chinese restaurants across the United States. It's typically made with lightly-seasoned chicken or veggie broth, and filled with delicious egg “ribbons”, which are created by whisking raw eggs into the simmering broth.

When I am sick with a cold, I generally crave egg drop soup because of its clear broth and light flavors. The soup gets just enough kick from a tablespoon of ground ginger or a 1″ length of grated or sliced ginger. Plus, ginger aids nutrient absorption, digestion, and nausea, helping your body function better.

How long can you eat leftover egg drop soup? ›

How to Store Egg Drop Soup. Store your leftover egg drop soup for up to four days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave.

Easy to digest: Being mostly liquid and containing soft, cooked ingredients, egg drop soup is a great option for someone whose appetite is impaired by illness and who can't handle large, rich meals.

Whether egg drop or wonton soup is better comes down to personal taste. Egg drop shines brighter in delicateness while wonton soup satisfies more as a hearty, filling comfort meal. Both classics have devoted fans worldwide.

Egg Drop Soup

Of the soups commonly found on Chinese restaurant menus, egg drop is the healthiest. Totally starving when you walk into a Chinese restaurant? Order soup as an appetizer, and egg drop is tops. "It's really made with eggs, so it does offer quite a bit of protein," says London.

It's especially perfect when you're sick and trying to rest up and recover. It takes minimal effort, is soothing on your throat, and actually provides some nutrients to help keep your energy up. Please don't wait to make this until your next head cold, you really need egg drop soup in your life immediately!

Raw scrambled eggs are cooked into a soft single layer, not unlike a crepe, then rolled up and sliced into noodle-like ribbons. Only recently did I consider that these “noodles” of eggs could be served either on their own or as part of a one-bowl meal.