Egg Drop Soup (Better than Restaurant Quality!)

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.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 112 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
• ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch (Optional)
• ½ teaspoon ground white pepper (Optional)
• ¼ teaspoon soy sauce
• ⅛ teaspoon salt (Optional)
• 1 drop yellow food coloring (Optional)
• 2 teaspoons water (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine chicken broth, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil.

Step 2

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.