Silky Chinese Egg Drop Soup with Scallions and Tofu
A comforting and flavorful classic
This soothing Chinese Egg Drop Soup combines delicate strands of egg with soft tofu and bright scallions for a deliciously silky broth.
- 30 min
- 8
- Easy
Ingredients
For the Soup Base
For the Tofu & Eggs
For the Scallion Garnish
For Thickening the Soup
Preparation
Preparing the Soup Base
Combine Ingredients
In a large pot, combine the broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, and grated ginger.
Bring to Boil
Bring the mixture to a slow boil over medium heat.
Adjust Seasoning
Adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
Preparing the Cornstarch Slurry
Mix Slurry
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water until smooth.
Add to Soup
Gradually stir the slurry into the boiling soup to thicken.
Make sure to dissolve the cornstarch completely to avoid lumps.
Stir to Consistency
Continue stirring until the soup reaches the desired consistency.
Use a whisk to blend the cornstarch mixture for a smoother soup.
Cooking Process
Add Tofu
Gently add the cubed tofu to the soup and simmer for 3 minutes.
Create Egg Ribbons
Slowly pour the beaten eggs into the soup in a thin stream while stirring with a fork in one direction.
Final Seasoning
Add the sliced scallions and adjust seasoning with white pepper.
Plating & Serving
Silky Chinese Egg Drop Soup with Scallions and Tofu
Silky Chinese Egg Drop Soup with Scallions and Tofu
Plating & Serving
Ladle soup into bowls, ensuring each serving has portions of tofu and scallion. Garnish with additional scallions if desired.