Lunch

Egg Drop Soup

A simple, soothing soup of chicken broth with delicate ribbons of egg.

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
4
Level
Easy
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Egg Drop Soup
Photo: Jakub Dziubak on Unsplash

Egg drop soup is ready in minutes. Pour the egg slowly for fine ribbons.

A little cornflour thickens the broth.

Egg Drop Soup

15 min total · approx. 120 kcal per serving

Ingredients

Servings 4

Method

  1. Bring the stock, ginger and soy to a simmer.
  2. Stir in the cornflour mixed with a little water to thicken.
  3. Slowly pour in the eggs while stirring gently.
  4. Add the sesame oil and spring onions and serve.
Cook's noteAdd sweetcorn or tofu for a heartier soup.

Calories are an estimate per serving. Diet tags are a guide only: always check ingredient labels for allergens, and see our food safety note.