Pick-Me-Up Egg Drop Soup

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Pick-Me-Up Egg Drop Soup
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on June 16, 2023

Ingredients

  • 4 cups of chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon of sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons of soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup of diced carrots
  • 1 cup of diced celery
  • 1 cup of diced onions
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a large pot, bring the chicken broth and sesame oil to a boil.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch, soy sauce, and rice vinegar together until combined.
  3. Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the boiling broth, stirring continuously.
  4. Add the beaten eggs to the broth, stirring constantly.
  5. Add the carrots, celery, and onions to the broth and simmer for 15 minutes.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

  • Egg drop soup is a popular Chinese restaurant dish.
  • The soup is thought to have originated in the Jiangnan region of China.
  • The soup is traditionally served in a hot pot.