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    Easy 10-Minute Egg Drop Soup

    Published: Mar 6, 2020 / Modified: May 24, 2020 by Mei / This post may contain affiliate links / 4 Comments

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    With the gloomy weather and hot and cold temperature we're experiencing in Louisiana, I thought it's a good time to share a soup recipe. And what's better than an easy egg drop soup that takes only 10 minutes? Yup, it'll warm you up in no time!🙃

    If you're looking for a heartier soup and take advantage of the last wave of cold weathers, try our easy butternut squash soup!

    Bowls of egg drop soup with green onion.

    Here's a few tips to make your egg drop soup easy-peasy:

    Use a slurry.

    Ever wonder how Chinese restaurants make their egg drop float in their egg drop soup? The secret ingredient is: cornstarch slurry.

    When the slurry thickens the soup, it gives the soup a higher density than the eggs, so the egg drops float.

    Pouring beaten eggs into egg drop soup base.Pour the egg into boiling soup in a circular motion to make egg drops.

    Whisk the soup while adding the slurry.

    After the soup is heated to a boil. Make sure to stir or whisk the soup while pouring in the slurry to prevent cornstarch clumps. These are not very appetizing...

    How to control egg drop sizes:

    For thin, wispy egg drop, stir the soup while pouring the beaten eggs into the soup.

    If you want wide, thick egg drops, let the soup sit for a few seconds after pouring in the eggs.

    Spoonful of egg drop soup in pot.We like our egg drop soup full of eggs! 😉

    Make your own chicken stock.

    I gotta say. The secret ingredient to anyone's secret soup base is always homemade chicken stock. It will make your soup taste 100 times better.

    But hey, when you're in a pinch and only have carton chicken stocks, there's no shame in using those either. Just make sure to grab the unsalted ones so that you have full control of your seasoning.

    Cook with love!
    Mei ❤️

    If you made this recipe or any recipe from our blog, please tag us on Instagram @twoplaidparons! We would love to see your creations! It makes our day 🥰

    Holding a spoonful of egg drop soup above a bowl.
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    Easy 10-Minute Egg Drop Soup

    Super easy egg drop soup that tastes like the take-out version and only takes 10 minutes!
    Prep Time2 mins
    Cook Time8 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Yield: 4 cups
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    Ingredients
     

    • 32 fl. ounce chicken stock (or 4 cups)
    • 2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
    • ½ teaspoon sugar
    • 3 Tablespoon cornstarch
    • 2 Tablespoon water
    • 3 large eggs, beaten
    • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (optional)
    • Sliced green onion (for garnish)

    Instructions

    • In a medium saucepan, add chicken stock, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar and bring to a boil over medium high heat.
    • While waiting for the stock to boil, combine water and cornstarch in a small bowl to make a slurry. Mix with a spoon and set aside.
    • When the stock comes to a boil, give the cornstarch slurry a mix. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the boiling stock while whisking. After a few seconds, the soup should thicken.
    • Once the soup has thickened, slowly pour in the beaten eggs in a circular motion. Stir up the soup and add sesame oil and sliced green onions (both optional).
      For thin egg drops: Stir the soup while pouring in the eggs.
      For thick egg drops: Let the soup sit for a few seconds before stirring.
    • Enjoy while it's hot!

    Equipments Recommended

    Saucepan
    Liquid Measuring Cup
    Whisk

    Nutrition

    Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 1633mg | Potassium: 294mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 178IU | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
    Keywords: chinese take-out, egg drop, soup
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