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Egg Drop Soup

Chinese (Cantonese) · East Asia STOVETOP
6/10

Simple chicken broth with ribbons of beaten egg.

Eggs Soup Home Cook Friendly N Nut-Free G Gluten-Free

Why It Works

Pouring beaten egg in a thin stream into simmering broth creates delicate ribbons.

Key Ingredients

chicken broth eggs cornstarch scallions sesame oil

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