egg drop soup

Servings: 6 cups of soup
Rating: 4
Difficulty: easy
Category: side dish
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups good-quality chicken or vegetable stock
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced, plus extra for garnish
  • (optional) 1/4 cup whole-kernel corn or creamed corn
  • fine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper, to taste

Directions:

  • Whisk together stock (chilled or room-temperature), cornstarch, ginger and garlic powder in a medium sauce pan until smooth
  • Heat over high heat until the stock comes to a simmer, stirring occasionally
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the eggs and egg whites in a small measuring cup or bowl (i find the measuring cup easier for pouring)
  • Once the broth reaches a simmer, use a fork or a whisk to stir the broth in a circular motion, creating a “whirlpool” then slowly pour the whisked eggs into the soup as you continue stirring, in order to create long egg ribbons
  • Remove pan from heat
  • Stir in the sesame oil, green onions and corn (optional) until combined
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste, also adding a dash or two of more sesame oil if needed
  • Serve immediately, sprinkled with additional green onions

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