Silky Chinese Egg Drop Soup with Scallions and Tofu

Name: Silky Chinese Egg Drop Soup with Scallions and Tofu
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
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

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

8 cups chicken or vegetable broth

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon grated ginger

For the Tofu & Eggs

1 block silken tofu, cubed

4 large eggs, beaten

Salt, to taste

For the Scallion Garnish

1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced

White pepper, to taste

For Thickening the Soup

2 tablespoons cornstarch

2 tablespoons water

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.

Stir the soup in one direction only for perfect, delicate egg ribbons.

Final Seasoning

Add the sliced scallions and adjust seasoning with white pepper.

Plating & Serving