Egg Drop Soup (Better than Restaurant Quality!) Recipe
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Egg Drop Soup (Better than Restaurant Quality!)

By: Darren 
"After many many trips to different Chinese restaurants looking for a good bowl of egg drop soup, I decided to take it upon myself to create what I feel is the ultimate in egg drop soup. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (148)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 cup
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons water (optional)
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 drop yellow food coloring (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper (optional)

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the chicken broth, soy sauce and sesame oil. Bring to a boil. Stir together the cornstarch and water to dissolve cornstarch; pour into the boiling broth. Stir gently while you pour in the egg and yellow food coloring if using. Season with chives, salt and pepper before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 97 | Total Fat: 6.2g | Cholesterol: 212mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2008 by JamieSuperMom   view full review
Great recipe! The only thing I would change is the ground white pepper was way to much, try a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2008 by BlueberryPirakka   view full review
Wow! This soup was quick and easy, and best of all, it tasted great. It is very creamy with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2008 by Heidikins   view full review
On a hot summer day, the last thing I expected to make tonight was soup. However, the craving...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2008 by CM   view full review
Great recipe! The sesame oil that the recipe called for seemed like a lot to me so I just put...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2008 by VITOMOJO Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I was really happy with what I wound up with. I was looking for something warm and cozy and as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2008 by Mrs.Williams   view full review
This was so easy to make. I had never had egg drop soup and it was good. I didnt use the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2008 by riblet   view full review
The best tasting home-made egg drop soup I have had. Spot on!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2009 by shannonleah7   view full review
Really good recipe, I was surprised. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2010 by ChristineD   view full review
Very quick and tasty. The kids loved this soup. I will be making it again and again.
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2008 by Amy   view full review
This didn't turn out so well for me, and tasted kinda blah. I don't think I'll try to make it...

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