\tThe basic recipe for Egg Drop Soup (also called Egg Flower Soup) is very simple. It is easy Chinese traditional soup.<\/p>\n
\tTraditionally, the broth for Egg Drop Soup is rather bland, allowing the egg flavor to stand out. I've added white pepper for extra bite, but you can leave it out if desired, or substitute 1\/2 teaspoon sugar.<\/p>\n
\tPrep Time: 5 minutes<\/p>\n
\tCook Time: 10 minutes<\/p>\n
\tTotal Time: 15 minutes<\/p>\n
\tIngredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n \t4 cups chicken broth or stock \tPreparation: \tIn a wok or saucepan, bring the 4 cups of chicken broth to a boil. Add the white pepper and salt, and the sesame oil if using. Cook for about another minute. \tNutritional Breakdown – 4 servings \tEgg Drop Soup Variations<\/strong> \tEgg Drop Soup is frequently thickened with cornstarch in restaurants. To add a cornstarch thickener, mix 2 – 3 tablespoons of cornstarch with 1\/2 cup water. Just before adding the beaten egg, stir in the cornstarch\/water mixture, remove the soup from the heat, and then add the beaten egg.<\/p>\n \tIf you like this recipe, you might want to try Tomato Egg Drop Soup, made with tomato and seasonings, or West Lake Beef Egg Drop Soup, a variation of basic Egg Drop Soup made with ground beef. <\/p>\n
\t2 eggs, lightly beaten
\t1 -2 green onions, minced
\t1\/4 teaspoon white pepper
\tSalt to taste
\tA few drops of sesame oil (optional)<\/p>\n
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\tVery slowly pour in the eggs in a steady stream. To make shreds, stir the egg rapidly in a clockwise direction for one minute. To make thin streams or ribbons, gently stir the eggs in a clockwise direction until they form.
\tGarnish with green onion and serve.<\/p>\n
\tEach serving contains: Calories 81, 2 g Carbohydrates, 8 g Protein, 4 g Total Fat, 1 g Saturated Fat, 106 mg Cholesterol, trace Fibre, 866 mg Sodium<\/p>\n
\tThese would be added after the seasonings. After adding, let the soup cook for a few more minutes and then add the beaten egg.
\t**1\/2 cup frozen peas.
\t**If you are preparing the soup for someone who is ill, try adding a slice of fresh, grated ginger. Among its many benefits, ginger is believed to be helpful in treating colds and flue.<\/p>\n