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A bowl of Chinese Egg Drop Soup with a spoon in the center surrounded by scallions, carrots, and mushrooms.

Gourmet Chinese Egg Drop Soup

Warm up with this delicious gourmet Chinese Egg Drop Soup. #soup #eggdrop #chinese
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Soup
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 6

Equipment

  • 4-quart pot, blender, strainer, and ladle

Ingredients
  

  • 4 quarts chicken broth
  • 2 carrots, peeled and julienned
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 3 scallions, thinly sliced, plus extra for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 0.25 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a boil over medium-high heat. Add carrots, mushrooms, and scallions. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Add to the soup and stir until the soup thickens slightly.
  • Slowly pour in the beaten eggs, stirring constantly with a spoon in a circular motion. Cook for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
  • Stir in white pepper and sesame oil. Ladle into soup bowls and garnish with chopped scallions.