10-Minute Egg Drop Soup Recipe on Food52 (2024)

FAQs

Why is my egg drop soup so thick? ›

One note here: you should use as much or as little cornstarch as you need to get the consistency of the soup to YOUR liking – if you prefer a thinner, runnier soup, use less cornstarch. If you prefer a thicker Egg Drop Soup, use more!

How to Store Egg Drop Soup. Store your leftover egg drop soup for up to four days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave.

A: No, but you may want to have two or three bowls of egg drop soup per day. The eggs it is made with are rich in albumin, a protein that is easily digested and absorbed into the bloodstream. Albumin helps maintain the balance of water in the bloodstream and body tissues.

Yes, you can. If you beat the egg before you poach it in the soup, you'll get something like egg drop soup or stracciatella. If you poach the egg whole and let the yolk cook all (or most) the way, you'll end up with soup with a whole hard-poached (or medium-poached) egg in it—which is not a bad way to go.

"One downside of egg drop soup is its high sodium content from soy sauce, with around 900 milligrams per cup. That is more than half of the recommended daily allowance. As is commonly known, high intake of sodium is linked to high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and kidney disease," Phillips adds.

Yes, egg drop soup can be beneficial for weight loss. It's low in calories and carbs, high in protein, and can be very filling, making it a good diet-friendly option.

Homemade Egg Drop Soup Variations

Add vegetables: corn kernels and mushrooms are often added to Egg Drop Soup. It would also be delicious with peas, zucchini, broccoli, edamame, bok choy, spinach, bell peppers, etc. Tomatoes: stir into the Egg Drop Soup after the cornstarch dissolves but before you bring it to a boil.

Leftover egg drop soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 to 4 days before reheating. Make sure to store it in an airtight container to maintain its freshness. Can I freeze egg drop soup for later reheating? Yes, you can freeze egg drop soup for later reheating.

The bright yellow color is achieved naturally in this recipe with turmeric. Restaurant-style egg drop soup often uses yellow food dye to achieve that color. You can get a brighter yellow color naturally by adding more turmeric, and using pasture-raised eggs (which have a brighter yellow yolk).

Is egg good for IBS? ›

Eggs. Eggs digest easily and are a safe choice for people with IBS. Eggs can be enjoyed hard-boiled, soft-boiled, scrambled, or poached. Omelets and frittatas can be your meal of choice for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and make a great option when eating out in a restaurant.

Yes, egg drop soup is often considered soothing for an upset stomach. Its mild flavor and easy-to-digest ingredients, like eggs and broth, can provide comfort and nourishment.

With the egg drop soup, you get cholesterol and saturated fat from the eggs in high-sodium chicken broth. The hot and sour soup has tofu and vegetables, but is loaded with sodium-rich soy sauce. Which is worse? At about 100 calories per cup, "calorically, they're okay," says Klatell.

Consuming raw eggs puts you at risk for contracting salmonellosis, a foodborne illness from Salmonella bacteria that can cause diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. Salmonella can be on the outside of an eggshell but also inside the egg itself.

In the Refrigerator: Egg Drop Soup will last about 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. It warms up nicely on the stove top for about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. In the Freezer: If you are needing to freeze this soup, you will want to only freeze the broth. The eggs will become rubbery when reheating.

Add more liquid: The simplest solution is to add more liquid, such as water, broth, or milk. Start by adding a small amount and gradually add more until you reach the desired consistency. Use a blender: If you have a blender, you can puree the soup in batches, adding more liquid as needed.

Why is my egg drop soup so thick? If prepared properly, egg drop soup should be thick with a rich and creamy mouthfeel. It shouldn't, however, be so thick that it's practically gelatinous. A soup that's too thick likely means you used too much cornstarch or the swirl-and-pour technique was done incorrectly.

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This is because the liquid content gradually evaporates and leaves a thick soup.

The broth may have a little bit of body provided by the gelatin created by simmering bones and meat, but for the most part, your soup is thin. As the noodles begin to cook, the liquid in the soup will start to thicken slightly. This happens in two ways: first, it's a simple concentration of dissolved solids.