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Easy Egg Drop Soup Recipe

by Jennifer Debth May 7, 2019
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4.50 from 2 votes
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This Easy Egg Drop Soup Recipe is quick, easy, gluten-free, and healthy! Plus, it requires just seven ingredients! The simplest flavor bomb soup you’ll ever make. 

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What is egg drop soup?

Egg drop soup is a classic Chinese soup of beaten eggs cooked into a chicken broth base with spices. Sometimes this soup comes with tofu added but today we’re keeping it simple with the classic ingredient list!

Ingredients

Just seven ingredients combined in a pan and you’re ready to go!

  • Cornstarch – thickens the soup just a touch.
  • Chicken Broth – the base.
  • Ground Ginger and Garlic Powder – adds just the right amount of flavor.
  • Sriracha – provides the soup with some heat.
  • Eggs – can’t have egg drop soup without the eggs. 😉
  • Green Onion – optional, for garnish.

How to make

Just 15 minutes to throw together. So easy! So yummy!

  1. Mix cornstarch, chicken broth, ginger, garlic powder, and sriracha in a saucepan.egg drop soup broth being mixed in saucepan
  2. Bring to a simmer and whisk eggs together in a separate bowl.egg being whisked
  3. Add the eggs to the saucepan mixture then serve and enjoy!finished egg drop soup being scooped with ladle

How to thicken

If your broth isn’t quite as thick as you want it to be, feel free to add a touch more cornstarch. Start with a small amount and add more as needed. You don’t want to add too much!

Pro tip
Remember, the eggs will also help to thicken the soup up!

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Are the eggs cooked?

Yes! The hot broth cooks the eggs immediately so you don’t have to worry about eating raw eggs.

Is egg drop soup healthy?

Definitely! It’s low in calories and high in protein. I mean, just look at the ingredient list! Nothing bad here. 🙂

Make a full healthy meal by serving it with these healthy Asian lettuce wraps and you’ve got a super nutritious lunch or dinner.

Add-ins

I love to keep things simple by sticking to the recipe but sometimes if I’m feeling adventurous, I’ll mix things up a bit with some add-ins.

  • Sesame oil. This adds that nutty flavor.
  • Veggies. Try corn, peas, carrots, etc.
  • Tofu. I like to cube up some extra firm tofu and toss it into the soup.
  • Dumplings. Try out my egg drop wonton soup recipe!

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What to serve with egg drop soup?

This soup is pretty light so I love to bulk my meal up with some other yummy recipes!

  • Fried Rice
  • Asian Roasted Broccoli
  • Easy Asian Noodles
  • Lettuce Wraps

How to store

This soup will last in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. I don’t recommend freezing it because the eggs will become rubbery.

Reheat either in the microwave or on the stovetop!

– Jennifer

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Easy Egg Drop Soup

4.50 from 2 votes
This Easy Egg Drop Soup Recipe is quick, easy, gluten-free, and healthy! Plus, it requires just seven ingredients! The simplest flavor bomb soup you'll ever make. 
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 2 people
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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 4 cups chicken broth you could also use vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • sriracha to taste, optional, but really delicious (we used 1 tablespoon)
  • 4 large eggs whisked
  • Green onions optional for garnish

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Instructions

  • Place cornstarch into a saucepan.
  • Slowly whisk in chicken broth. This helps prevent clumping.
  • Turn on heat to medium, then add in ginger, garlic powder, and optional sriracha.
  • Whisk to combine.
  • Bring to a simmer, whisking occasionally.
  • Once simmering, whisk eggs in bowl, then slowly pour (while whisking) into the hot soup.
  • The hot soup cooks the eggs immediately.
  • Serve and enjoy!
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Room Temp:N/A
Refrigerator:3-4 Days
Freezer:2-3 Months
Reheat:Heat in microwave or on stovetop
*Storage times may vary based on temperature and conditions

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Easy Egg Drop Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 221 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 421mg140%
Sodium 1882mg82%
Potassium 532mg15%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Protein 16g32%
Vitamin A 610IU12%
Vitamin C 32.9mg40%
Calcium 92mg9%
Iron 3.1mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.

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Course: Soup
Cuisine: American, Asian, Chinese

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Healthy, Lunch, Main Dishes, Recipes, Soups & Stews, Vegetarian

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  1. Scott

    Knoxville, Tennessee

    June 15, 2019 at 2:10 pm

    4 stars I made this. It was good! I didn’t have any sriracha sauce so I substituted tiger sauce. Tons of recipes out there for everything, so it’s good to have one place where I can relate to for a large variety. Thank you. I am looking forward to making other dishes from your site — Show Me the Yummy!
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      June 17, 2019 at 8:39 am

      So glad you liked this!
  2. Barbara

    Riverhead, New York

    May 14, 2019 at 1:07 pm

    5 stars Made this a nd this is to die for. Goood!!
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      May 14, 2019 at 8:16 pm

      Thanks Barbara! 🙂

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