Egg Drop Soup – Better Than Restaurant!
This silky and delicious egg drop soup is a simple and comforting dish that is perfect for anytime you need a quick, light meal. It is my go-to recipe for busy weeknights. With just a few basic ingredients, you can make a delicious homemade egg drop soup in 10 minutes!
If you like soup, check out my EASY WONTON SOUP and GARLIC GINGER CHICKEN SOUP RECIPE.
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WHAT IS EGG DROP SOUP?
Egg drop soup, or Egg Flower Soup, is made by slowly dropping the eggs into a hot broth, creating a delicate and silky strands of cooked eggs throughout the soup. It is often flavored with simple seasonings like sesame oil or white pepper, and customized with ingredients like corn, tofu, or vegetables. There are many variations of egg drop soup, but here I am going to show you how to make the super easy and classic egg drop soup you can make at home. For this recipe, you only need a handful of ingredients and it only takes 10 minutes to cook.
INGREDIENTS:
- Large Eggs
- Chicken Broth
- Cornstarch Slurry (Cornstarch + Water)
- Salt
- White Pepper
- Turmeric (optional)
- Green Onion (for garnish)
- Sesame Oil (optional)
HOW TO MAKE EGG DROP SOUP?
HEAT THE BROTH
In a small pot, add chicken broth and bring it to a simmer. Then add salt, white pepper, and turmeric (for color). Slowly add your cornstarch slurry while stirring the soup continuously. Let the broth simmer for a few minutes to allow it to thicken to your preferred consistency.
WHISK THE EGGS
In a bowl, add 3 eggs and whisk them lightly.
STIR IN THE EGGS
Turn the heat down to low to ensure the broth is gently simmering but not boiling. Slowly drizzle the eggs into the broth, while stirring the soup in a circular motion with a spoon. Continue stirring until you have added all the eggs. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
SERVE
Transfer the soup into a big bowl. Drizzle some sesame oil and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve hot and enjoy!
If you make this recipe, please leave a comment below and let me know what you think. Make sure you also tag me @onehappybite on Instagram and hashtag it #onehappybite so I can see your creations!
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Egg Drop Soup – Better Than Restaurant!
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 5
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
This silky and delicious egg drop soup is a simple and comforting dish that is perfect for anytime you need a quick, light meal. It is my go-to recipe for busy weeknights. With just a few basic ingredients, you can make egg drop soup in 10 minutes!
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 1/2 tsp turmeric, for color (optional)
- cornstarch slurry (mix 2 tbsp cornstarch with 3 tbsp water)
- 1 green onion, chopped (for garnish)
- sesame oil (optional)
Instructions
- In a small pot, add chicken broth and bring it to a simmer. Then add salt, white pepper, and turmeric (for color). Slowly add your cornstarch slurry while stirring the soup continuously. Let the broth simmer for a few minutes to allow it to thicken to your preferred consistency.
- In a bowl, add 3 eggs and whisk them lightly.
- Turn the heat down to low to ensure the broth is gently simmering but not boiling. Slowly drizzle the eggs into the broth, while stirring the soup in a circular motion with a spoon. Continue stirring until you have added all the eggs. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Transfer the soup into a big bowl. Drizzle some sesame oil and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve hot and enjoy!
I recently tried Christian Ou’s egg drop soup recipe, and I have to say—it was an absolute hit! The instructions were super easy to follow, which made the whole process surprisingly stress-free. What stood out most was how approachable it felt, even for someone like me who’s still building confidence in the kitchen.
The soup turned out comforting, flavorful, and beautifully simple—just like you’d hope from a dish with such deep roots in Asian home cooking. It not only tasted amazing, but it also gave me that little boost of confidence I needed to try more meals that celebrate Asian cuisine. Thanks, Christian, for making cooking feel a little less intimidating and a lot more rewarding!
Also, my parents tried this recipe and they loved it! I’ve been asked to make it again.
★★★★★
This is such a sweet review! Thank you so much for trying my recipe, I am so happy to hear that your parents loved it too!!