Egg drop soup is a favorite of mine. After many trips to different Chinese restaurants to enjoy it, I decided to create the ultimate egg drop soup recipe at home. Sesame oil is the key! I hope you like it as much as I do.
Egg Drop Soup
Egg drop soup is a favorite of mine. After many trips to different Chinese restaurants to enjoy it, I decided to create the ultimate egg drop soup recipe at home. Sesame oil is the key! I hope you like it as much as I do.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¼ teaspoon soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons water Optional
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch Optional
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 drop yellow food coloring Optional
- ½ teaspoon ground white pepper Optional
- ⅛ teaspoon salt Optional
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Combine chicken broth, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil.
- Stir water and cornstarch together in a small bowl until cornstarch is dissolved; pour into boiling broth. Stir in food coloring.
- Slowly pour in beaten egg, stirring constantly; season with white pepper and salt.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh chives. Enjoy!
Notes
Recipe Tip
Add ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric to achieve a yellow color instead of food coloring.
