Description
This Wonton Egg Drop Soup is a comforting and quick Asian-inspired recipe combining savory wontons with delicate egg ribbons in a flavorful chicken broth. Perfect for a light meal or starter, it brings together simple ingredients for a heartwarming soup that’s ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Wontons
- 10–12 frozen or fresh wontons (pork or shrimp)
Broth and Seasoning
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- ½ teaspoon white pepper (or to taste)
Egg and Garnishes
- 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
- Fresh cilantro or extra green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Broth: In a large saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a simmer over medium heat. Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, grated fresh ginger, and white pepper, stirring to combine the flavors.
- Cook the Wontons: Gently stir in the frozen or fresh wontons and simmer according to the package instructions—typically 3–5 minutes for fresh and 6–8 minutes for frozen—until they are cooked through and tender.
- Create Egg Ribbons: Stir the broth gently in a circular motion to create a vortex and slowly drizzle in the beaten eggs while continuing to stir the soup gently. This technique forms silky egg ribbons throughout the broth.
- Thicken Soup (Optional): If you prefer a thicker soup, add the cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water) and cook for another 1–2 minutes until the soup slightly thickens.
- Finish and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if needed. Stir in the thinly sliced green onions, then remove the soup from heat. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro or extra green onions if desired.
Notes
- To make the soup heartier, add baby spinach or thinly sliced mushrooms before adding the eggs.
- For best flavor and texture, use homemade or high-quality store-bought wontons.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
