Egg Drop Soup (Better than Restaurant Quality!)

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

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 97 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 teaspoons water
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
• 1 drop yellow food coloring
• 0.125 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon sesame oil
• 0.25 teaspoon soy sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine chicken broth, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil.

Step 2

Gather all ingredients.

Step 3

Stir water and cornstarch together in a small bowl until cornstarch is dissolved; pour into boiling broth. Stir in food coloring.

Step 4

Serve hot, garnished with fresh chives. Enjoy!

Step 5

Slowly pour in beaten egg, stirring constantly in one direction to form thin egg ribbons. Season soup with white pepper and salt.