Description
Wonton Egg Drop Soup is a comforting and flavorful Asian-inspired dish combining delicate wontons and silky egg ribbons in a savory chicken broth. It’s quick to prepare, perfect for a cozy meal, and can be easily customized with vegetables or made vegetarian.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper (or black pepper)
- 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce (optional)
- Salt to taste
Wontons
- 8–10 frozen or fresh wontons (store-bought or homemade)
Egg Drop
- 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
Thickening (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Garnish
- 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
Instructions
- Boil Broth and Cook Wontons: In a medium pot, bring the chicken broth and 1 cup of water to a boil. Gently add the wontons and cook according to package directions (usually 4–6 minutes for fresh, or 7–8 minutes for frozen), until they float and are cooked through.
- Thicken Soup (Optional): If you prefer a thicker soup, stir in the cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water) and let it simmer for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Create Egg Ribbons: Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the soup while stirring in a circular motion to create delicate egg ribbons throughout the soup.
- Season and Finish: Stir in sesame oil, white pepper, and soy sauce if using. Taste the soup and adjust salt as needed to balance the flavors.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with the thinly sliced green onions. Serve the soup hot for a comforting meal.
Notes
- Add baby spinach, mushrooms, or shredded carrots for extra texture and nutrition.
- Use vegetarian wontons and vegetable broth to make a meat-free, vegetarian version.
- Adjust the thickness by adding or omitting the cornstarch slurry according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
