Chicken Corn Egg Drop Soup (2024)

FAQs

How do you get egg drop soup ribbons? ›

Beating the eggs with cornstarch before adding to the broth thickens them so they will be evenly distributed throughout the broth.

It's okay if you have to adjust while cooking – if it's too thin, add more cornstarch. If it's too thick, add more water, stock, or broth.

So What Is Egg Drop Soup? In case this recipe is new to you, egg drop soup is a staple at Chinese restaurants across the United States. It's typically made with lightly-seasoned chicken or veggie broth, and filled with delicious egg “ribbons”, which are created by whisking raw eggs into the simmering broth.

In order to get those signature ribbons, you have to pour your whisked eggs very, very slowly (but consistently) into the soup in a thin stream while whisking continuously. Use a whisk, or get authentic and stir continuously and fairly speedily with chopsticks.

Egg drop soup is quite healthy. Egg drop soup calories and carbohydrates are low, which makes the dish good for people watching their weight. While the chicken broth and eggs are nutritious, this soup has the drawback of being high in sodium. However, you can reduce the saltiness by making the dish at home.

is egg drop soup good for upset stomach? Yes, egg drop soup is often considered soothing for an upset stomach. Its mild flavor and easy-to-digest ingredients, like eggs and broth, can provide comfort and nourishment.

Thicken with cornstarch (add more cornstarch if you like it nice and thick as we do). Stir broth while simmering in clockwise directions. Add beaten eggs (I use 6 eggs for 4 or 5 cups broth) in slow steady stream and let cook undisturbed (important) until cooked (about a minute or so).

If the temperature is too high, you can end up with scrambled eggs bobbing around in your soup. If you pour the egg too quickly, you can end up with a big clump of it, as opposed to evenly dispersed ribbons.

In Cantonese imperial courts, egg drop soup was used as a way to showcase a chef's finesse: the fine swirl of eggs, when done right, was meant to mimic the gelatinous texture of a clear stock fortified with rooster and Jinhua ham.

Can dogs eat egg drop soup? ›

Just like human appetisers, this recipe is NOT a replacement for your dog's homemade dog food or kibble diet. It should not be fed as a regular or main meal for your dog as it is not well balanced.

How to Store Egg Drop Soup. Store your leftover egg drop soup for up to four days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave.

Chicken stock can be simmered for as little as 1 hour or up to 8 hours. Most often, you'll see recipes call for somewhere in between, about 3 to 4 hours. The longer the stock simmers, the more concentrated its flavor.

Stir soup vigorously to create a whirlpool. Pour the eggs through the tines of a fork into the swirling soup to form little ribbons. Allow 10 seconds for egg to set then break up egg ribbons with a with spoon. Ladle soup on top of noodles and finish with Green Onions, Cilantro & Sesame Seeds.

Materials. Container, like a cardboard tube, cup, box, etc. External protection materials, like balloons, rubber bands, craft sticks, straws, etc. Internal padding, like fabric, packing materials, paper, etc.

Egg Ribbons Are My High-Protein Secret Weapon

Raw scrambled eggs are cooked into a soft single layer, not unlike a crepe, then rolled up and sliced into noodle-like ribbons. Only recently did I consider that these “noodles” of eggs could be served either on their own or as part of a one-bowl meal.