Egg Drop Soup: A unique twist on the common food

Egg Drop Soup does a great job of adding an additional protein into soup and using up those eggs differently than a half-hearted scramble.

 

Variations

Most believe its original development was in China done by the kings chefs as a show of their ability. Now Egg Drop Soup has almost 20 large variations that are all based in different cultures. The main difference is what kinds of items are added into the soup. It shows the versatility and  uniqueness you can bring to the table when opting to make this recipe. At the same time it means you have dozens of options for recipes you can copy if figuring it out on your own is scary. Here is a video to get you started:

A Simple Recipe

Here is a version of the soup to get you started.  For this recipe you’ll need a saucepan, whisk, and bowls.

The ingredients include:

• 1 cup of chicken broth 
• ¼ teaspoon of soy sauce 
• ¼ teaspoon of sesame oil 
• 1 large egg, beaten 
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives 
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch 
• 2 teaspoon water 

Steps

1. Gather your ingredients and utensils 
2. Add chicken broth, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a small saucepan. 
3. Bring saucepan to a boil over medium heat. 
4. In a separate bowl, stir cornstarch and water together until cornstarch is dissolved. Then add to the boiling broth. 
5. Slowly pour in beaten egg, stirring constantly whilst you add.  
6. Season with salt pepper, or other preferred seasonings. 
7. Serve hot, add fresh chives as garnish and enjoy! 

Egg Drop soup is a great option when you want to change up your usual meal rotation without breaking the bank. Utilize it with a few extra garnishes to make it really pop!