Pick-Me-Up Egg Drop Soup

Pick-Me-Up Egg Drop Soup
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    2 People
  • VIEWS
    13

A comforting and quick egg drop soup, perfect for a soothing meal on a chilly evening or when you're feeling under the weather. This simple yet flavorful soup combines the richness of chicken broth with delicate wisps of egg, creating a light and satisfying dish. Customize it with your favorite toppings for an extra touch of deliciousness.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    21 g
  • Cholesterol
    192 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    10 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    1594 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

In a small saucepan, combine the chicken broth, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. (5 minutes)

02

Step

Add the broken udon noodles to the boiling broth. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender but still slightly firm. (8-10 minutes)

03

Step

In a small bowl, whisk together the cold water and cornstarch until smooth. This creates a slurry that will help thicken the soup.

04

Step

Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering broth, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Continue to whisk until the soup slightly thickens. (1-2 minutes)

05

Step

Reduce the heat to low. Gradually pour the beaten eggs into the soup in a thin, steady stream, stirring gently and continuously. The eggs should cook into delicate, wispy strands. (2-3 minutes)

06

Step

Season the soup with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

07

Step

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with your favorite toppings such as crushed peanuts, chives, chili sauce, red pepper flakes, and a squeeze of lime.

For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth or bone broth.
Adjust the amount of soy sauce and sesame oil to your preference.
If you don't have udon noodles, you can use any thin noodle such as vermicelli or angel hair pasta.
Be sure to pour the eggs in slowly and stir gently to create delicate egg ribbons. Avoid over-stirring, which can result in smaller, less noticeable egg pieces.
If you like a spicier soup, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of chili oil to each bowl.

Brett Bayer

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 4 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Joey Weissnat

    I didn't have udon noodles, so I used rice noodles instead. It worked perfectly!

  • Haley Stamm

    My kids loved this soup! I omitted the chili sauce for them, but added it to my own bowl.

  • Brice Torphy

    This soup was so easy to make and really hit the spot when I was feeling under the weather!

  • Blaze Hammes

    I added a little grated ginger to the broth for an extra boost of flavor. Delicious!

  • Jessy Wisoky

    The garnishes really make this soup special. I especially loved the crushed peanuts and lime wedges.

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