Chinese Egg Drop Soup

Chinese Egg Drop Soup 

Ingredients:

• 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• ½ teaspoon soy sauce
• ¼ teaspoon white pepper (optional)
• ½ teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for a thicker consistency)
• 1 tablespoon water (if using cornstarch)
• 1 green onion, finely chopped
• ¼ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Soup Base:

   • In the Nutri-Stahl 1QT saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a gentle boil over medium heat.
   • Add soy sauce, white pepper (if using), and salt.

2. Thicken the Soup (Optional):

   • If you prefer a slightly thicker soup, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water to create a slurry.
   • Slowly stir the slurry into the boiling broth until the soup slightly thickens.

3. Create the Egg Ribbons:

   • Reduce the heat to low.
   • Slowly drizzle the beaten egg into the hot broth while stirring gently in a circular motion. This creates beautiful egg ribbons.

4. Final Touches:

   • Drizzle sesame oil over the soup for extra aroma.
   • Garnish with chopped green onions.

5. Serve & Enjoy!

   • Serve hot as an appetizer or a light meal with steamed rice or dumplings.