The heat is receding, and as the rainy season begins, soups will star in a lot of meals I’ll be preparing for my family. One dish I often make is Egg-Drop Soup.

This classic Chinese soup is simple, delicious and very easy to make. And because it’s light, it pairs well with a lot of dishes I cook for my loved ones.

Eggs are a staple in most kitchens, including mine. It’s nutritious, affordable and a very versatile ingredient.

Eggs are considered as superfood. They are rich with protein, essential vitamins, minerals and other nutrients needed by the body.It can be consumed daily, but like with anything else, moderation is key. They are a good source of

• Protein – essential for building bones and muscles
• Vitamin B12 – keeps nerve and blood cells healthyVitamins E – helps protect cells from damage caused be free radicals
• Vitamin D – strengthens bones
• Choline – needed for memory, muscle movement, heartbeat regulation and other basic bodily functions
• Antioxidants • Selenium – helps maintain healthy thyroid function
• HDL (the good cholesterol) – lowers the risk of heart problems and stroke.

OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS

Egg-Drop soup is basically broth and eggs. The recipe will stand without the following ingredients, but I do like sprucing up dishes when I can.

GREEN ONIONS – I use this veggie a lot. It’s great for adding color to a dish.

CRAB STICKS – Colorful, and has a light enough taste that I can add it to a lot of dishes. It makes the soup look more enticing and hearty.

SESAME OIL – drizzling a bit of sesame oil gives the soup a boost of flavor, and makes it more aromatic.

Egg-Drop Soup

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Prep Time 2 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Course Soup

Cuisine Asian

Servings 3

Ingredients

  

3 eggs, beaten

2 cups water

1 tsp cornstarch (dissolved in water)

1 pork bullion cube

Salt and ground pepper to taste

Sesame oil (optional)

2 stalks Green onions, chopped (optional)

3 pcs crabsticks (optional)

Instructions

 

• Boil water in a pot. Dissolve buillon cube, and stir in slurry (dissolved cornstarch).
• Simmer for a minute until broth thickens.
• Pour in beaten eggs slowly. A portion at a time while continuously stirring.
• Add-in half the green onion, salt and pepper to taste, and simmer for another minute before turning off the heat.
• Serve hot, topped with the remaining green onions, and chopped crab sticks, drizzled with sesame oil.

Keyword Budget Recipe, Easy, Quick

Egg-Drop soup is considered an entrée. However, if you’re Asian like me who eats rice with every meal, then this is a side dish best paired with fried, barbecued, steamed or asian sauce-based savory dishes.

When I make this for my family, it’s usually accompanied with steamed rice and another viand like fried lumpia (spring rolls), steamed dumplings, or salt and pepper pork to name a few.

Check out other soup recipes:

Tinolang Tahong (Stewed Mussels In Ginger)

Budget Version of the Classic Pinoy Dish Ginisang Munggo