Description
A comforting homemade Egg Drop Soup with silky egg ribbons, fragrant broth, and crispy wonton strips for a perfect texture contrast. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients for a cozy starter or light meal.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper
5 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon mild acidic ingredient (e.g., rice wine vinegar)
2 teaspoons reduced sodium soy sauce
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
1 (12-ounce) package wonton wrappers, cut into strips
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Fry wonton strips in batches until golden and crispy (1-2 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
- Whisk cornstarch with ¼ cup water in a small bowl; set aside.
- Heat sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in turmeric and white pepper.
- Add chicken stock; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5-10 minutes.
- Stir in cornstarch slurry; cook and stir until broth thickens slightly (about 3 minutes).
- Add mild acidic ingredient and soy sauce.
- Slowly pour eggs into simmering broth while stirring with a fork to form delicate ribbons. Cook 2 minutes until set.
- Serve immediately, topped with crispy wonton strips and garnished with green onions.
Notes
Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
Add greens like spinach or bok choy for extra nutrition.
Adjust pepper types for desired spiciness.
Garnish with cilantro or sliced chili for flavor variation.
Store soup and wonton strips separately to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Frying, simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: Approx. 150-180 kcal
- Sugar: 1-2 g
- Sodium: Approx. 600-800 mg
- Fat: Approx. 8-10 g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 1.5-2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 6-7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 10-12 g
- Fiber: Approx. 0.5-1 g
- Protein: Approx. 8-10 g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 140-160 mg
