Egg Drop soup

Luis Kitchens

Egg drop soup is a delicious and comforting Chinese dish that has become popular worldwide. Its simple yet flavorful preparation makes it a favorite among many, and it's often found on the menu of Chinese restaurants or enjoyed as a quick and easy homemade meal.

The basic ingredients of egg drop soup typically include chicken or vegetable broth, eggs, and seasonings. Sometimes, cornstarch is added to thicken the soup slightly. The broth forms the base of the soup, providing a savory and aromatic flavor that serves as a canvas for the delicate egg ribbons.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Course Soup

Cuisine Asian, Chinese

Servings

Ingredients

6 stalks Green Onion
1 Medium Red or White onion
4 Medium Roma Tomatoes
4 Cloves Garlic
5 tbsp Cornstarch dissolved in 1 cup of water
2 tbsp Fish sauce ( optional )
Salt to taste
2 Pinch Freshly Cracked pepper
4 Medium Egg
3 tbsp oil
2 L Chicken stock (optional) Can use vegetable stock or water

Instructions

In a pot saute garlic until the aroma starts to smell or until the color turns brown
Not necessarily start with garlic some people don't like the smell of garlic
Can start with onions and saute until translucent then add the garlic
Add the sliced onions and chopped tomatoes
Cut the white half part of the green onion and chop include this with the rest. of the onion
chop the green part as this will be added fresh at the end of the cooking
I prefer Roma tomato it's full of flavor less seeds and available most of the time
Saute until tomatoes turn mushy
Add 2 L of chicken stock or vegetable stock/ if using just water enhance the flavor by using chicken powder
Cover and let it simmer for 2 minutes then add the slurry slowly in a circle pattern
A wire whisk is ideal to use as it mixes the slurry well
Slowly stir while adding the slurry and ensure to incorporate the slurry properly to avoid curdling
The simmering stage in low heat is the best time to add the slurry
Increase the heat once all the slurry is added and continue stirring
In a separate bowl beat the egg until foamy then pour the beaten egg in a circle pattern
In a circle pattern using the same procedure for pouring slurry pour the beaten egg
and let it coagulate or settle before mixing
Wait 1 minute until the egg is cooked then start mixing slowly
Add the fish sauce or add half a tsp of chicken powder if desired
Season with salt and pepper to taste
Top with chopped green onion

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