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Egg Drop Soup is a healthy Chinese broth based hot soup made with eggs, chicken broth, corn starch, and green onions. If you’re looking for a healthy, warm, easy egg drop soup, this recipe is for you and only takes 10 minutes! It’s also keto-friendly made with simple ingredients.

HOMEMADE EGG DROP SOUP RECIPE

I realize the amount of Asian recipes on this blog I can count on one hand. But one of my favorite Asian recipes that I love is simple Chinese soup recipe.

It’s something I always order at Chinese restaurants and love when it’s cold, I’m sick, or if I’m eating healthy and want something to fill me up. It’s sometimes called Egg Flower Soup.

You will be surprised that this is the easiest soup with minimal ingredients. Faster than making chicken noodle soup, this soup might become your new staple recipe.

WHAT IS EGG DROP SOUP?

Egg Drop Soup is a chicken broth based Chinese soup often thickened with cornstarch and seasoned with soy sauce, ginger, and green onions.

A beaten egg is stirred in the hot soup and makes the soup thick with beautiful egg ribbons. This is better than takeout!

INGREDIENTS

CHICKEN BROTH – you can use vegetable broth as well for another option. This is the soup base. Homemade chicken broth would make for a delicious soup but is not required.
SOY SAUCE – I like to use low-sodium soy sauce. Just one tablespoon soy sauce gives this tons of flavor. You could use coconut aminos for a healthier option.
GROUND GINGER – you can use fresh ginger if you have it on hand. Minced ginger is a little more of a strong flavor.
CORNSTARCH – use Xanthum gum for Keto option. The cornstarch mixture is the thickening agent for the soup. For a thicker texture increase the amount of cornstarch.
EGGS – raw eggs are stirred into a hot broth. Fresh eggs give this soup lots of protein. This is the only ingredient you can’t substitute.
GREEN ONIONS – or chopped scallions are the perfect flavor addition. You can also use the scallion whites.

IS EGG DROP SOUP HEALTHY?

Yes. It’s very low calorie and packed with protein! One bowl of soup (about 1 cup) is only 71 calories.

IS THIS KETO FRIENDLY?

Yes. There are only 5 grams of carbs in each serving of this soup making it keto-friendly. You can also add more sesame oil for more fat which is good on the keto diet. See all of the nutritional information for egg drop soup below the recipe. Also to make it more Keto-friendly you could use bone broth.

HOW TO MAKE EGG DROP SOUP

For more instruction watch the recipe video.

In a medium pot, bring the chicken stock, soy sauce, and ground ginger to a boil.
In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water. Pour into the boiling broth and stir until thickened.
Reduce heat to a simmer. Slowly whisk the beaten eggs in a thin stream with a fork into the soup while gently stirring in a circular motion. The wispy eggs will cook in the broth.
Remove from heat and add the salt, sesame oil (if using), and garnish with green onions on top of the soup. Add more salt to taste and serve. Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container.

HOW DO I MAKE THIS SOUP THICKER?

This soup uses cornstarch to give it that thicker consistency.

WHAT GOES WELL WITH THIS RECIPE

Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
Grilled Asian Salmon
Peanut Noodles
Keto Egg Roll in a Bowl

OTHER SOUP RECIPES

Cauliflower Soup
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Panera’s Broccoli Cheese Soup
Creamy Potato Soup
Easy Tomato Soup
Mom’s White Chicken Chili

Egg Drop Soup

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Egg Drop Soup is a popular Chinese soup made with eggs, chicken broth, cornstarch, and green onions. If you're looking for a simple soup, with only ingredients in a classic egg drop soup, this is a great addition to your rotation.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Cook Time: 5 minutes mins

Total Time: 10 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, (I like better than Bouillon chicken base)
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons cornstarch, For Keto use 1/2 teaspoon Xanthum gum
2 tablespoons water
2 large eggs, beaten
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, (more to taste)
optional 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil, (see note)
1/4 cup sliced green onions

Instructions

In a pot, bring the chicken broth, soy sauce, and ground ginger to a boil.
In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and cold water. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the boiling broth until thickened.
Reduce heat to a simmer. Slowly drizzle the whisked eggs into the soup while gently stirring in a circle motion in the same direction.
Remove from heat and add the salt, sesame oil (if using), and green onions. Add more salt to taste and serve.

Notes

Sesame oil is not absolutely necessary but a little sesame oil gives the soup a really nice flavor. it is a rare ingredient that most people don't have on hand but tastes great if you have it.

Serving: 1/4 of the recipe, Calories: 45kcal, Protein: 3.5g, Fat: 2.5g

Cuisine: Asian

Course: Main Course

Author: Christy Denney

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62 comments on “Egg Drop Soup”

Val — Sun, 14 May 2023 @ 03:14:27 EDT Reply
It is delicious. I am addicted to it. I used to have this as a child and have spent years yearning for it. Thank you for putting it on the net.
- Christy Denney — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 @ 23:54:23 EDT Reply
  You’re welcome
Sally Daly — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 @ 18:23:57 EDT Reply
I’m making the egg drop soup. I’ll give you a review, but I’m sure it will be a winner
Sonya Gonzales — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 @ 23:14:21 EST Reply
Soups are 👍
- Christy Denney — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 @ 02:16:16 EST Reply
  Thank you!
Richard Lallasher — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 @ 13:45:47 EDT Reply
Tried your recipe, it was easy to make and tasted delightful. The only thing that didn’t look quite right was the eggs. I don’t know if I over scrambled them or under scrambled them but my eggs came out like little balls instead of the normal “leaves or petals shape”. Did I pour too quickly? Should I have let the cornstarch cook a little longer before adding the eggs? Any suggestions?
- Christy Denney — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 @ 01:17:02 EST Reply
  Yeah a slow drizzle is the key
Linda — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 @ 19:24:22 EDT Reply
Hello,
I was wondering, if I triple the recipe, do I triple every single ingredient? Including cornstarch & water?
Regards
Linda
- Christy Denney — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 @ 01:56:47 EDT Reply
  Yes, triple everything.
Jessica M. — Wed, 25 May 2022 @ 02:27:33 EDT Reply
Made this with fried rice for dinner tonight. Super easy and my husband loved it! I used the sesame oil which added a ton of flavor. We will be adding it to our meal rotation!
- Christy Denney — Fri, 27 May 2022 @ 02:38:30 EDT Reply
  Yes I agree the sesame oil is key!
Emily R. — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 @ 11:32:31 EDT Reply
I had a double tooth extraction a few days ago and have been struggling to find soft foods that are hearty and filling. I thought of egg drop soup and found your recipe. Wow, is it ever tasty! I already had everything on hand, so this was perfect. I added a smidge if chicken bullion powder instead of extra salt and also a bit of turmeric for color. It’s better than what I get from take-out. I think this will be a new staple comfort meal for me. Thank you!
- Christy Denney — Sun, 08 May 2022 @ 02:42:03 EDT Reply
  AWw thank you!
Susan Myer — Sun, 27 Feb 2022 @ 16:52:50 EST Reply
Oh wow this was so good ! I halved the recipe so I could make just one serving but still used two eggs and it was absolutely wonderful. So simple and accessible but incredibly tasty. Thank you for sharing!
- Christy Denney — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 @ 02:33:34 EDT Reply
  Thank you! You’re welcome!
Sue — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 @ 15:39:58 EST Reply
Delicious and super easy. I made one serving for myself so 2 cups liquid (1 cup unsalted chicken stock which is all I had and 1 cup water) and adjusted the salt to taste. It’s super filling and warms you right up. I had a bowl for an early lunch, took a nap, woke up and still feel full!
- Christy Denney — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 @ 01:14:45 EDT Reply
  Glad you liked it!
Darbye — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 @ 21:42:50 EST Reply
My kids all loved it and asked for more. That NEVER happens. Especially with SOUP!!! Thank you!
- Christy Denney — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 @ 01:28:23 EDT Reply
  You’re welcome!
Jeannie Tarin — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 @ 11:48:51 EDT Reply
This is the first recipe I’ve made from your website I served it with your beef & broccoli over cauliflower rice My son & daughter in-law stopped by after work for dinner Thank god I doubled both recipes we all loved it! The only thing I added was some Magic Mushroom Powder from nom nom paleo We do SF keto/low carb
Thank you so much for your recipes 🙏🏽 I’ll definitely be making many more of your recipes
- Christy Denney — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 @ 01:30:11 EDT Reply
  Ooh that sounds delicious!
DELICIOUS — Mon, 24 May 2021 @ 17:50:52 EDT Reply
I made this exactly as the recipe said. Took all of 10 minutes and it was delicious! Definitely going to add this to my rotation.
- Christy Denney — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 @ 02:02:11 EDT Reply
  So happy to hear that.
MiisVegas — Sat, 10 Apr 2021 @ 21:06:41 EDT Reply
This was SO easy and SO delicious!!! It took all sorts of willpower to keep me from eating more than 2 Servings!
I did follow the recommendations in the recipe and also tweaked a few things … Coconut Aminos in lieu of Soy Sauce; 3 Eggs (instead of 2); Reduced to 1/2TBS Cornstarch + 1/8tsp Xanthum Gum; Added 1/2tsp Fish Sauce & 1/4tsp Trade Joe’s Umami Seasoning. The Salt, Toasted Sesame Oil and Green Onions were added to preference. (I did not salt mine, as the flavor was fantastic.) This one is going into the “forever” recipe book. Thank You! :]
- Christy Denney — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 @ 01:12:28 EDT Reply
  Aww great substitutions and thank you so much for your feedback.
Karen — Sat, 06 Feb 2021 @ 06:25:40 EST Reply
A great soup for cold days. Thank you for sharing the recipes!
- Christy Denney — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 @ 01:27:29 EST Reply
  You’re welcome!
carin — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 @ 01:33:11 EST Reply
Delicious !!! Thank you such an easy recipe! I also added fish sauce, broccoli and shrimp! For a complete meal I also added pho noodles.
- Kay — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 @ 12:43:23 EST Reply
  getting ready to go to the store and get the green onions and try this recipe. It sound really good will let you know how it turns out. I have everything but the green onions on hand ,I even have the sesame oil on hand. My best friend wants to know how to fix egg drop soup . so I thought I would give your repice a try thank you in advance for posting your recipe.
- Christy Denney — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 @ 01:51:08 EST Reply
  Yum!
Tam — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 @ 19:01:56 EST Reply
Hi – have you considered using Xanthan Gum Pure Powder, Kosher and Gluten-Free Natural Thickener in place of the corn starch? May lower the carb count. I use it alot its a great thickening agent.
- Christy Denney — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 @ 01:51:27 EST Reply
  Yep! You can definitely use those. I’ve used xanthum gum.
CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 @ 17:40:43 EDT Reply
Your egg drop soup is very tasty. I added one more ingredient to the soup which both my wife and I think it took over the cliff….yum!! I added some fish sauce to it as well 1/2 tsp or to taste.
- Christy Denney — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 @ 17:48:40 EDT Reply
  Yes I know a lot of egg drop soup recipes have it but I’m not a fan.
Angela — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 @ 17:27:56 EST Reply
East, tasty recipe!! Thank you!!
- Christy Denney — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 @ 23:22:50 EST Reply
  You are welcome!
Rebecca Leech — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 @ 23:02:06 EST Reply
Very Good and easy to make.
I didn’t have sesame oil this time but next time for sure to get the excellent flavoring
it adds to asian dishes.
- Christy Denney — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 @ 23:42:14 EST Reply
  Thanks!
jean — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 @ 10:32:51 EST Reply
Craving a warm bowl on this cold morning and needing keto, I remembered egg drop soup. I used bullion which is lower in carbs, and omitted the cornstarch. Within minutes I had a lovely mug of warm, tasty soup. I’m not sure I would have added the ginger but I’m glad I did.
Adding more eggs will thicken it up if you feel the necessity.
Tom Van Ravenswaay — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 @ 19:01:00 EST Reply
This was great paired up with your Egg Roll in a Bowl recipe! Nothing left for leftovers tomorrow. Thanks so much for posting.
- Christy Denney — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 @ 20:33:24 EST Reply
  You are welcome!
Leigh-Ann — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 @ 15:04:32 EDT Reply
Mine didn’t look like yours, but didn’t taste too bad.
- Christy Denney — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 @ 00:30:21 EDT Reply
  Ok. Sorry! You should slowly stir the egg.
Michelle — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 @ 20:50:43 EDT Reply
This was awesome! My mom loves egg drop soup but has a heart problem and we cannot order it out. We used the better then boullion for the broth. Also we used coconut aminos for the soy sauce. Only 90 mg of sodium per teaspoon and it is great!
Thank you for this awesome recipe. Definitely will make again!
- Christy Denney — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 @ 01:44:30 EDT Reply
  So glad you enjoyed it!
Melissa — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 @ 21:15:05 EDT Reply
I made it exactly as written with the sesame oil . Very very good ! Will definitely make it again .
- Christy Denney — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 @ 02:10:02 EDT Reply
  Glad you liked it!
Krista — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 @ 18:06:20 EDT Reply
Thank you so much for this amazing recipe!!!
- Christy Denney — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 @ 02:10:22 EDT Reply
  You’re welcome!
Mike — Wed, 22 May 2019 @ 13:45:12 EDT Reply
I like adding a shredded chicken breast to mine, along with some finely chopped celery. I also use Cayenne pepper instead of black.
Cindy Dahlgren — Wed, 01 May 2019 @ 19:24:32 EDT Reply
I like to add some sliced mushrooms and tofu cubes.
Mary Jo Koranda — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 @ 21:06:15 EDT Reply
Thank you for posting this recipe. As others have said, I’ve been sick and living on take-out egg drop. It’s good but I liked this better, more egg for adding 2 eggs and the additions of ginger and sesame oil pump up the taste factor
- Mary Jo Koranda — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 @ 21:07:36 EDT Reply
  Thank you for posting this recipe. As others have said, I’ve also been sick and living on take-out egg drop. It’s good but I liked this better, more egg for adding just 2 eggs and the additions of ginger and sesame oil pump up the taste factor
Mundeep — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 @ 22:22:53 EDT Reply
Sajay de sajay bharti mauchod 🙂
Theresa — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 @ 09:25:11 EST Reply
Tried this recipe while recovering from the flu. So easy. So delicious! Can’t wait to make this for my family!
- Christy Denney — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 @ 22:57:24 EST Reply
  Oh glad you liked it!
Bryan — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 @ 13:36:09 EST Reply
This is perfect for me right now! I’ve been on a soup diet for a few days now because I’ve been sick haha I’ll definitely be giving this a try today, thank you!
- Christy Denney — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 @ 23:28:41 EST Reply
  Hope you feel better!
Cheryl — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 @ 16:21:49 EST Reply
My daughter loves Egg Drop Soup and had 9 (YES 9) bowls when we went to a buffet once in Colorado! Although I have recipes for this soup, for some reason I never make it, but I will definitely try this recipe- you make it look so easy! 🙂
Thank you!
- Christy Denney — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 @ 00:47:52 EST Reply
  Thanks Cheryl!
Nita — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 @ 11:37:35 EST Reply
I LOVE sesame oil. Cant wait to try this, pinning as inspiration for next weeks grocery run.
- Christy Denney — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 @ 00:54:58 EST Reply
  Thanks! Hope you like it.