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Do you need a winter warm up or a light bowl of soup as an appetizer or simple meal? Our guide, how to make egg drop soup, will walk you through the basic steps for creating the Asian mainstay. In addition to tips on creating the perfect egg "flowers," the guide also includes a host of hearty variations on the basic recipe.
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Egg Drop Soup Tips
- Flavor the stock with ginger, green onions and soy sauce.
- Create a slurry to thicken the soup by mixing 4 tablespoons of vegetable stock with cornstarch.
- Beat the eggs before adding them to the soup so they're easier to drizzle.
- Create the classic egg shreds by drizzling them into the simmering soup with a fork and stirring constantly for one minute.
- If your eggs turn out rubbery, try removing the pot from the heat before adding them.
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Introduction
- If you're in the mood for a soothing bowl of soup, go beyond the traditional American soups and opt for a more international variety. Turn plain veggie broth into egg drop soup with the addition of ginger, green onions and eggs. By drizzling and stirring the eggs into the hot liquid, you'll create the silky strands that give the dish its signature look.
What You'll Need
- Gather the following ingredients to create about 4 cups of comforting egg drop soup with the kick of fresh ginger and green onions.
Ingredients
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons green onions
- 2 eggs
Making Egg Drop Soup
- The most time consuming part of this simple recipe is just bringing the broth to a boil. Once you've all of the ingredients in place, the egg drop soup should take less than 10 minutes to complete.
- Take 2 tablespoons of the vegetable broth and combine it with the cornstarch to make a "slurry" to thicken the soup.Food Network: Asian Egg Drop Soup
- Add the remaining vegetable stock, ginger and green onions to a large saucepan.Blog Chef: Egg Drop Soup
- Bring to a rolling boil.All Recipes: Egg Drop Soup
- Stir in the soy sauce.Cooking Guy: Egg Drop Soup
- Stir the cornstarch mixture into the soup.Family Fun: Egg Drop Soup
- Reduce to a simmer.Food Network: Asian Egg Drop Soup
- Use a whisk or fork to beat the eggs.Cooking Guy: Egg Drop Soup
- Create the egg "flowers" by drizzling the eggs into the soup with a fork to form the silky threads.Trina's Kitchen: Egg Drop Soup
- -Stir the soup rapidly as soon as you add the eggs.About.com: How to Make Egg Drop Soup
- -Continue to stir in one direction for at least a minute.About.com: How to Make Egg Drop Soup
- -If the eggs in your soup have a rubbery consistency, consider removing the soup pot from the heat before you add them.Homemade Chinese Soups: Egg Drop Soup
- Let the soup sit for 3 minutes before serving.Family Fun: Egg Drop Soup
Variations
- Boost the flavor, nutrients and texture of the basic egg drop soup recipe with new ingredients in interesting combinations. Here are a few tasty variations to try.
- Add ingredients like sweet and sour sauce and hot pepper sauce to create a hot or sweet and sour version of the soup.Recipezaar: Sweet and Sour Egg Drop Soup
- Include egg noodles to make the soup more hearty.Epicurious: Egg Drop Soup with Noodles
- Asparagus and Pecorino Romano cheese give the soup a fresh flavor.Food and Wine: Asparagus Egg Drop Soup
- Add spinach for added color and nutrients.My Recipes: Spinach Egg Drop Soup
- Try green chilies and tomatoes for egg drop soup with a little kick.Recipezaar: Egg Drop Soup & Tomato with Green Chiles
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