When chicken broth meets softly cooked eggs, something quietly magical happens. The hot liquid suspends the beaten eggs in thin, golden ribbons that swirl and set into a delicate texture—part tender, part airy.
The broth sharpens with black pepper and red pepper flakes, creating a depth of warmth that feels restorative without heaviness. Serve it steaming, finished with a scatter of sliced green onion for a clean, fresh note against the savory base.
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Step 1: Crack and whisk 2 large eggs with ¼ t black pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
Step 2: In a large pot over high heat, bring 4 c chicken broth, ½ t crushed red pepper flakes, ¾t black pepper, and ¼ t salt to a boil.
Step 3: Reduce heat slightly, then slowly pour in the beaten eggs while stirring the broth in a circular motion. The eggs will form thin, silky ribbons as they cook instantly.
Step 4: Once the soup returns to a gentle boil, remove from heat.
Step 5: Ladle into bowls and garnish generously with sliced green onion. Serve immediately.
✅ Tips for Success
- Stream slowly: Pour the eggs in a thin stream while stirring to create those signature delicate ribbons.
- Keep the broth hot, not boiling: A gentle simmer sets the eggs without shredding them.
- Use quality broth: A rich, homemade or low-sodium chicken broth gives the soup body and flavor depth.
- Add texture: Stir in a few drops of sesame oil or a spoonful of cornstarch slurry for a thicker version.
- Garnish last: Fresh green onion or even a drizzle of soy sauce right before serving balances the salt and spice.
The bottom line
A bowl of homemade egg drop soup proves that comfort can be simple. With only a few pantry staples—chicken broth, eggs, and seasonings—you get a meal that’s light yet deeply satisfying.
The beauty lies in the texture: the eggs set in delicate ribbons, the broth hums with gentle spice, and the finish of fresh green onion keeps it bright. Serve this easy soup recipe with rice or steamed vegetables for a quick weeknight dinner that soothes as it satisfies.
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Homemade Egg Drop Soup
Equipment
- Medium mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Large pot or saucepan
- Ladle
- Cutting board and knife (for green onion)
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 4 c chicken broth
- 1 t black pepper
- ½ t crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ t salt
- 1 green onion sliced
Instructions
- Whisk 2 eggs with ¼ t black pepper in a small bowl.
- In a large pot over high heat, combine chicken broth, crushed red pepper flakes, remaining black pepper, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, slowly pour the beaten eggs into the pot while gently stirring the broth in circles to create thin ribbons.
- When the soup returns to a boil, remove from heat.
- Pour into bowls and garnish with green onion. Serve immediately.
I this is such a great and easy soup, difinitely goin g to make this one. Looks so nice and rich tasting.
This recipe was so easy. I added rotisserie chicken and spinach! Wonderful. Added for flavor and made the sup more robust.