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Golden Egg Drop Soup with Scallions

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Golden Egg Drop Soup with Scallions is a comforting, silky Chinese-style soup made with gently whisked eggs drizzled into a flavorful broth, forming delicate ribbons, and finished with fresh scallions for brightness and color.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (optional, for slight thickening)
  • 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper or black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 scallions, finely sliced
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil (optional, for garnish)
  • Soy sauce to taste (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a gentle boil. Stir in ginger if using.
  2. If using, stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  3. Reduce heat to low so the broth is simmering gently.
  4. In a small bowl, beat the eggs thoroughly.
  5. While stirring the soup in one direction with a fork or chopstick, slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the broth to create thin ribbons.
  6. Season the soup with salt, pepper, and soy sauce to taste.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in chopped scallions and sesame oil, if desired.
  8. Serve hot, optionally garnished with extra scallions or a dash of white pepper.

Notes

  • Stirring in one direction helps form uniform egg ribbons.
  • For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and omit sesame oil if avoiding.
  • You can add tofu, peas, or corn for more texture and nutrients.

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Keywords: egg drop soup, Chinese soup, scallion soup, quick soup, low calorie soup, easy egg soup

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