Egg Drop Soup (Better than Restaurant Quality!)

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 1
Yield: 1 servings

Description

This easy egg drop soup recipe is quick to make with pantry staples and a splash of sesame oil and soy sauce in just 10 minutes; faster than takeout.

Ingredients

1 cup chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 egg, beaten
1 drop yellow food coloring
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives

Directions

1 Gather all ingredients.
2 Combine chicken broth, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil.
3 Combine water and cornstarch in a small bowl until cornstarch is dissolved; stir into boiling broth. Stir in food coloring.
4 Slowly pour in beaten egg, stirring constantly in one direction to form thin egg ribbons. Season soup with white pepper and salt.
5 Serve hot, garnished with fresh chives. Enjoy!