Egg Drop Soup

Ingredients

• • 4 cups chicken broth
• • 3 large eggs, beaten
• • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water
• • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• • Salt to taste
• • A few drops of soy sauce (optional)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Step 2: Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook 1-2 minutes until the broth slightly thickens.
3. Step 3: Reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Season with ginger, white pepper, and salt.
4. Step 4: While stirring the broth in one direction with a fork, slowly drizzle in the beaten eggs in a thin stream. The eggs will form delicate ribbons.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat immediately. Stir in sesame oil.
6. Step 6: Ladle into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions and a few drops of soy sauce if desired.