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Simple Egg Drop Soup
85% authentic · Asian-inspired
A light and comforting soup made with a flavorful broth and delicate ribbons of egg.
Ingredients
- Water2 cups
- Salt1/2 tsp
- Black pepper1/4 tsp
- Egg1 large
- Cooking oil1 tsp
- Cornstarch1 tsp
- Scallions1 tbsp, chopped (for garnish)
Steps
- 1
In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil on the stove. Add salt and black pepper.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Set aside.
- 3
In a separate small bowl, lightly beat the egg.
- 4
Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer. Slowly drizzle the cornstarch slurry into the simmering water while stirring constantly until the broth slightly thickens.
- 5
While stirring the broth in a circular motion, slowly pour the beaten egg in a thin stream into the swirling water. The egg will cook into delicate ribbons.
- 6
Drizzle the teaspoon of cooking oil over the soup. Ladle the soup into a bowl. Garnish with chopped scallions.
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