Description
This classic Egg Drop Soup is a light and comforting Chinese soup featuring silky egg ribbons in a savory broth enriched with mushrooms, spinach, and scallions. It’s quick to make and perfect as an appetizer or a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 6 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Stock
- 1 teaspoon Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon Ground White Pepper
Vegetables and Add-ins
- 1/2 cup Scallion (divided)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Baby Spinach
- 4 Shiitake Mushrooms
Egg Mixture
- 2 Large Eggs
Instructions
- Heat the Broth: In a medium saucepan, bring the low-sodium chicken stock to a simmer over medium heat, ensuring it does not reach a full boil.
- Add Vegetables and Seasonings: Add 6 tablespoons (1/2 cup) of sliced scallions, the fresh baby spinach, shiitake mushrooms (sliced or whole, depending on preference), low-sodium soy sauce, and ground white pepper. Return the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 3 minutes to meld the flavors and soften the vegetables.
- Create Egg Ribbons: Beat the two large eggs lightly with a fork. Slowly pour the eggs in a steady stream into the simmering broth while stirring gently with a fork or chopsticks. This motion helps to form delicate shreds or ribbons of cooked egg. Continue cooking for about 1 minute until the egg is fully set.
- Remove from Heat: Take the saucepan off the heat to prevent overcooking the eggs.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with the remaining scallion slices for added freshness and crunch.
- Season to Taste: Add salt as needed according to your preference and serve the soup immediately while warm.
Notes
- If shiitake mushrooms are not available, substitute with cremini or button mushrooms.
- You can use arugula in place of baby spinach for a peppery flavor twist.
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken stock.
- Be careful when adding the eggs to create thin ribbons rather than large clumps; stir gently and steadily.
- This soup is best enjoyed fresh to retain the silky texture of the egg ribbons.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Keywords: Egg Drop Soup, Chinese Soup, Easy Soup Recipe, Healthy Soup, Egg Soup, Quick Soup
