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Silky Chinese Egg Drop Soup with Scallions and Tofu

Name: Silky Chinese Egg Drop Soup with Scallions and Tofu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon grated ginger; 1 block silken tofu, cubed; 4 large eggs, beaten; Salt, to taste; 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced; White pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons water

This soothing Chinese Egg Drop Soup combines delicate strands of egg with soft tofu and bright scallions for a deliciously silky broth.

4.4(80 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·September 6, 2025

Silky Chinese Egg Drop Soup with Scallions and Tofu — Soup served and photographed from above

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Soup Base

For the Tofu & Eggs

For the Scallion Garnish

For Thickening the Soup

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 83 kcal
Protein: 6.38 g
Carbs: 4.85 g
Fat: 4.31 g
Fiber: 0.51 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 663 kcal
Protein: 51 g
Carbs: 38.8 g
Fat: 34.5 g
Fiber: 4.1 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
8 cups chicken or vegetable broth	80	8	8	2	0
2 tablespoons soy sauce	20	2	2	0	0
1 teaspoon sesame oil	40	0	0	4.5	0
1 teaspoon grated ginger	2	0	0.4	0	0.1
1 block silken tofu, cubed	160	16	8	8	2
4 large eggs, beaten	280	24	2	20	0
Salt, to taste	0	0	0	0	0
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced	19	1	4	0	1.8
White pepper, to taste	2	0	0.4	0	0.2
2 tablespoons cornstarch	60	0	14	0	0
2 tablespoons water	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Soup Base

1
Combine Ingredients
In a large pot, combine the broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, and grated ginger.
2
Bring to Boil
Bring the mixture to a slow boil over medium heat.
3
Adjust Seasoning
Adjust seasoning with salt if needed.

Preparing the Cornstarch Slurry

1
Mix Slurry
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water until smooth.
2
Add to Soup
Gradually stir the slurry into the boiling soup to thicken.
Tip: Make sure to dissolve the cornstarch completely to avoid lumps.
3
Stir to Consistency
Continue stirring until the soup reaches the desired consistency.
Tip: Use a whisk to blend the cornstarch mixture for a smoother soup.

How to Make Silky Chinese Egg Drop Soup with Scallions and Tofu

Total time: 40 min · Yields 8 servings

1
Add Tofu
Gently add the cubed tofu to the soup and simmer for 3 minutes.
2
Create Egg Ribbons
Slowly pour the beaten eggs into the soup in a thin stream while stirring with a fork in one direction.
3
Final Seasoning
Add the sliced scallions and adjust seasoning with white pepper.