Description
This Wonton Egg Drop Soup is a comforting and flavorful Asian-inspired dish, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. It combines savory chicken broth with tender wontons and silky egg ribbons, enhanced by subtle spices like turmeric and white pepper, finished with a hint of sesame oil and fresh scallions for added aroma and color.
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 4 cups chicken stock or broth
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon MSG (optional, adjust to taste)
- â…› teaspoon sugar
- â…› teaspoon white pepper
- ¼ – ½ teaspoon turmeric (optional, for a rich golden color)
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
Thickener
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- â…“ cup water
Main Ingredients
- 3 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- 1 scallion (chopped)
- 18 frozen wontons (3 wontons per serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the broth: In a large pot, combine the chicken stock or broth with salt, MSG, sugar, white pepper, and turmeric if using. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Thicken the soup: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water until smooth to create a slurry. Slowly stir the slurry into the boiling broth, continuously stirring to prevent lumps and to gently thicken the soup base.
- Add wontons: Carefully drop the frozen wontons into the simmering broth. Cook them according to package instructions, usually for about 5-7 minutes, until they float and are cooked through.
- Incorporate the eggs: Reduce the heat to low. Slowly pour the beaten eggs into the pot in a thin stream while stirring the soup gently in one direction to create delicate egg ribbons throughout the soup.
- Finalize the soup: Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the sesame oil for a fragrant finish and add the chopped scallion for freshness and texture.
- Serve: Ladle the piping hot wonton egg drop soup into bowls and enjoy immediately as a warming appetizer or light meal.
Notes
- MSG is optional and can be omitted or replaced with soy sauce for extra umami.
- Adjust the turmeric amount based on desired color intensity; it doesn’t affect flavor strongly.
- If fresh wontons are used, reduce cooking time accordingly.
- For a thicker soup, increase cornstarch slightly but add gradually to avoid over-thickening.
- Eggs should be poured in slowly while stirring to create the signature egg ribbons.
- Use low sodium chicken broth if you prefer a less salty soup.
