Why We Love This Homemade Egg Drop Soup Recipe
You can never have enough fabulous soup recipes. Soup has a way of soothing the body and mind like no other food. Yet some soups do it better than others. I’ve always felt a simple egg drop soup recipe is one of the most comforting soups around. It’s light, with a delicate fragrance and silky texture. Warming and smooth, yet not overpowering. To me, this Homemade Egg Drop Soup is the best version – and is even more calming than chicken noodle soup. You know that’s saying a lot.
Ingredients You Need
Chicken Broth – homemade or store bought Cornstarch – or use arrow root powder to make this a paleo egg drop soup recipe Soy Sauce – or use coconut aminos for gluten-free and paleo version Sesame Oil – if not available substitute with another light-flavor oil such as sunflower, avocado, peanut, or canola oil Ginger – freshly grated Garlic Powder – for a nice, deep savory flavor Ground Turmeric – this vibrant spice also give the soup that lovely golden color Eggs – you need 6 large eggs for this protein-packed soup
I like my simple egg drop soup recipe to be really simple. Meaning no mushrooms, or tofu, or little corn kernels floating around. I find them strangely annoying. In fact, the only garnish or add-in I deem acceptable are chopped green onions, and maybe a few crunchy Chinese noodles on top. I’ve got to draw the line somewhere.
How to Make Egg Drop Soup
Bring a pot of chicken broth to a boil over medium high heat, and stir in cornstarch, ginger, garlic powder, sesame oil, and soy sauce. Add a little bit of turmeric for flavor and to achieve that beautiful light yellow color. Whisk the eggs together in a small bowl. Once the mixture is gently boiling and slightly thickened, stir the soup into a quick swirl, then slowly pour in beaten eggs. The swirling hot broth will create fine egg ribbons throughout the soup. Try the soup and season with salt and pepper to taste. That’s seriously all it takes to prepare this most comforting of soups! In about 15 minutes you can make a steaming pot that tastes even better than your favorite Chinese restaurant’s version.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this homemade egg drop soup with diced green onions and perfectly crunchy Chinese noodles, or whatever your toppings of preference. I love enjoying a large bowl of soup with a heaping plate of potstickers (and check out this paleo potstickers version!), and savoring as a side dish with Black Pepper Chicken Stir Fry.
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