Easy Egg Drop Soup

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StovetopEasyPrep 5 minCook 10 minServes 4

Silky ribbons of egg in a ginger-scented broth — the takeout classic, in fifteen minutes.

Ingredients

6 cups chicken stock
3 eggs, beaten
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tsp sesame oil
2 green onions, sliced
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water

Steps

Simmer the stock with the ginger and soy sauce.
Whisk the cornstarch with the water and stir it into the simmering stock.
Drizzle the beaten eggs in a slow, thin stream while stirring gently.
Stir in the sesame oil, top with green onions and serve.

Serve with: steamed dumplings or a cucumber salad.

Pour the egg in a slow, thin stream while you stir — that is what makes the ribbons.

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